You already know to be wary of suspicious-looking text messages, but what happens if a text arrives from someone who appears ...

Whether you've fallen for text message scams in the past or even just side-eyed a slightly suspicious text, there's no reason to feel embarrassed—according to the FTC, text message scams shook ...

Scammers have various methods when it comes to getting their hands on your phone number. You might think, "Well, what's the big deal? Isn't it easy to find someone's number these days, no matter what?

Once upon a time, when the phone rang it was either someone you knew or a wrong number. Times have changed, unfortunately, ...

There's bad customer service — and even worse bogus customer service where anyone can easily be taken by a scammer with a quirky accent who demands a credit card on the spot when you call a fake ...

Before answering unknown calls, learn the most common phone scams and warning signs so you can protect your money and keep ...

If your phone rings just once from a three-digit area code, you may assume the call is coming from somewhere in the United States and be tempted to call the number back. But satisfying your curiosity ...

You're sipping your morning coffee when your phone rings. It's a number you don't recognize. On the other end is someone claiming to be from your bank, asking you to "confirm a recent charge." Sound ...

Scammers don't just reach out directly — they also set traps by creating fake websites and listing fraudulent phone numbers online that appear to belong to legitimate companies. Venmo warns that its ...