Simply hitting “STOP” on spam texts isn’t always effective — and definitely not profitable. This is what you can do instead.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ohio has it the worst when it comes to spam and scam calls and messages. The Buckeye State is ranked the No. 1 worst state in the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cash App was accused of unlawfully bombarding users with spam texts. Spam messages can feel a lot like digital pollution. They're ...

Now, for those who prefer to keep their message history down to a minimum, you can also set up automatic deletion of older messages. This feature is helpful if you're running low on device storage and ...

We want to warn you about a potential issue that could occur after refinancing your home: an unexpected surge in spam messages. "Morgan" from Yuma, Arizona, reached out to share that she experienced ...

While even tech-savvy users can fall for elaborate phishing scams, most attacks are designed to target less technically inclined people. With that in mind, the new Messages app in iOS 26 introduces ...

Apple is stepping up its fight against unwanted calls and messages in iOS 26 with smarter voicemail reporting. Here's how it works. The most visible change is a new option in the Phone app that lets ...

Unwanted messages, spam texts, and suspicious contacts can disrupt your experience on WhatsApp. While the platform connects ...

INDIANAPOLIS – Scammers made a key change to spam messages targeting Hoosiers. Earlier this month, FOX59/CBS4 reported on a text message scam surrounding the “Indiana Department of Vehicles” (DMV).

Update: 2/25/26, 2:15 p.m. ET: An Xbox spokesperson pointed Kotaku to a post from the official Xbox account on Twitter. The company says the issue is “resolved now” and apologized for the spam. No ...

A new study shows that Ohio is the worst US state for spam calls and text messages.The study was performed by Textla, a Texas-based software company that analyzed data from the Federal Trade ...

Losing an important email can be frustrating, especially if it ended up in Gmail’s Spam folder and got deleted before you realized it. Whether you deleted it yourself or it disappeared after Gmail’s ...