Americans lost $470 million to scams that began with a single text message in 2024, according to data the Federal Trade Commission released in April 2025. The agency identified six categories driving ...

In 2024, Americans reported losing $470 million to scams that started with texts, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Text scams are also becoming harder to detect with AI. Knowing what to look ...

Online scams are an ever-present threat, costing Americans nearly $119 billion a year. It’s not just happening on the internet either. Robocalls and text scams hit a six-year high in 2025. Now, with ...

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A Pennsylvania woman who thought she was protecting her money instead wired $24,000 straight into the hands of scammers after falling for a sophisticated text-based con that police say is spreading ...

Text messages are part of daily life. They’re quick, easy, and feel personal. But that’s exactly why scammers love them. A simple text can open the door to fraud, identity theft, or even empty your ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. O2 is warning UK phone users about a sophisticated new SIM expiry scam. Fraudulent text ...

There’s no shortage of scams trying to get us to turn over our login information, payment details, or other critical data. But recently, bad actors online seem to be refocusing their attention on ...

If you got a text message asking you to pay an unpaid toll, parking ticket, or moving violation, it is almost certainly a scam. Consumer Reports asked every toll agency in the U.S. whether it sends ...