Scam texts are one of the oldest means of stealing data, but they are getting more advanced. Here's a breakdown of some of ...

Malaka Gharib is the digital editor of the NPR podcast Life Kit. Previously, she was the deputy editor and digital strategist on NPR's global health and development team, where she covered topics such ...

Text message scams, or "smishing," occurs when fraudsters pretend to be a government agency, bank or other organization and try to steal information through texts.

Smishing is a type of fraud in which scammers send text messages posing as businesses, government agencies or even people you know. · John Kevin via Getty Images Canadians are being urged to think ...

Joe Ducey with the Better Business Bureau reports that more victims are getting scammed by people they think are close ...

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Smishing scams involving fake toll payment requests are targeting Americans nationwide. These scams often involve text messages requesting payment or personal information. Government agencies and toll ...

A surge in text message scams is targeting unsuspecting consumers with fake package delivery and toll payment alerts, according to Consumer Reports. These messages often appear urgent, urging ...

O2 is warning millions of UK users to watch out for a new batch of text message scams. Don't ignore this new alert.