Did you get a text from Verizon about a $20 account credit? You're not alone — and you're probably wondering whether it's ...

Do you receive login security codes for your online accounts via text message? These are the six- or seven-digit numbers sent via SMS that you need to enter along with your password when trying to ...

A few weeks ago, I received a random text, seemingly from Apple, that said my Apple ID had been compromised and there were new charges on my account. The text included a convenient link to log in and ...

Scammers have found a great way to take their toll on unsuspecting marks. And it all starts with a simple text. The messages are still coming, so that means people are still falling for it. So if you ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A recent text message claiming to be a security notice from Amazon, warning that someone has logged into your account from Mumbai, India, is a scam. The text message, which includes ...

Republished on July 25 with a new FTC warning over this latest attack. A new warning has just been issued for millions of Amazon users, as a new wave of attacks on accounts has suddenly surged 5000%.

If you get a text claiming an Amazon product you purchased is recalled, take heed − it may be a scam. If you get a text claiming an Amazon product you purchased is recalled, take heed − it may be a ...

Forget Black Friday. A new warning for iPhone and Android users will come as a surprise. The most dangerous time of year for attacks is not what you think. And the hundreds of millions of shoppers ...

The text message claims recipients have unpaid fines from traffic violations and urges them to quickly make payment, which are two common signs of a scam. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and ...

MDOT is using highway message boards to warn drivers about toll text scams. Michigan does not have toll roads, but scammers are sending texts en masse hoping some people will fall for money demands.