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'Wrong number' text message scams are surging
NBC News via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWrong number scams — in which con artists send out huge batches of eye-grabbing but innocuous texts — have become the introduction du jour for scammers...
Back-to-school scam: Beware of fake text messages about credit card, Amazon purchases
USA TODAY via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoBack-to-school scams are as hot as new backpacks and sneakers. Makes sense. Parents and students are...
Katie Couric's Viral Wrong Number Text May Have Been a Scam
Parade via Yahoo News· 1 year ago'I don’t think Susan is real. I’m so sad.' Recently, journalist Katie Couric shared a text exchange...
'Pig-butchering' scams have netted criminals $75 billion in stolen crypto, study says
Business Insider via Yahoo Finance· 2 months agoHackerNurPhoto / Getty Images "Pig-butchering" scams have stolen at least $75.3 billion in crypto in...
Straight Talk: Don't fall for the 'free gift' text message scam
The Repository via Yahoo News· 2 years agoBetter Business Bureau serving Canton Region and Greater West Virginia offer tips and advice for...
Those Scam Texts You’re Getting Are Sent By Victims of Human Trafficking
Futurism via Yahoo News· 4 months agoAt this point, the texts have become commonplace — someone asking for a veterinarian, and when you...
6 clever ways to quash robotext spam messages before it’s too late
USA TODAY via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoIf you thought robocalls were annoying, get ready. Spammy text messages promising free gift cards,...
Wisconsin BBB: Technology, COVID-19 has increased scams against individuals and businesses
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via Yahoo News· 2 years agoScams against businesses and individuals have gotten more sophisticated over the years with the use...
Online flower scams on the rise as Mother’s Day approaches: What to know
Detroit Free Press via Yahoo News· 12 months agoBy now, most of us have heard of puppy scams, IRS scams and fake text messages that claim to be from...
No, that 90% off sale is not legit. Here's how to spot scams and protect your cash
USA TODAY via Yahoo Finance· 5 months agoOverspending on holiday gifts isn't the only way to drain your bank account. Many consumers started...
