“Hi Pooja, it’s Bob from your bank. Your payment can’t be processed. Please reprocess by clicking the link below.” Chances are you’ve received some iteration of that text message recently. Gone are ...

Our guide to identifying and blocking nuisance calls and texts on your iPhone or Android mobile shows you how to squash the spam for good. Here’s our tips and tricks for getting some peace from ...

Americans are drowning in spam text messages parading as acquaintances, job opportunities and even government officials. Many iPhone users have expressed their frustrations about the unwanted messages ...

Spam Messages Suck. That's not SMS's original meaning, but apt enough. To fight back first, identify which of three types of unwanted texts it is. Legitimate, unwanted marketing texts usually stem ...

You hear the sound of an incoming text message and excitedly check your phone, thinking the message might be from a friend or family member. But no, this one is a robotext, a junk message sent to you ...

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They've kept people in touch with friends and family for more than a quarter of a century, but the era of SMS messaging may finally be over. Experts warn that the 'outdated' technology – which was ...

Under new regulations for telecom firms, the Federal Communications Commission is taking action against spammy text messages in response to an increase in consumer complaints in recent years related ...

Misinformation is a problem at the best of times, and during the current crisis, scammers are finding ever more creative ways to prey on our concerns. We've all had SMS messages from the NHS and the ...

With another election season comes patriotism, heightened tensions, an in-your-face news cycle and of course, a tirade of political text messages. “It’s Joe. We’re in this race together. With so much ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. You hear the sound of an incoming text message and ...