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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...
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,...
Those Scam Texts You’re Getting Are Sent By Victims of Human Trafficking
Futurism via Yahoo News· 5 months agoAt this point, the texts have become commonplace — someone asking for a veterinarian, and when you...
The biggest CRA-related scams to watch for this tax season
Yahoo Finance Canada· 1 year agoThe CRA says any texts or messages asking Canadians to click a link are likely scams. Colin Temple...
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...
No, that 90% off sale is not legit. Here's how to spot scams and protect your cash
USA TODAY via Yahoo Finance· 6 months agoOverspending on holiday gifts isn't the only way to drain your bank account. Many consumers started...
Is the IRS really texting you? No, it's one of many tax scams.
Detroit Free Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe do-it-yourself taxpayer popped a TurboTax CD into his computer. After two failed attempts to set...
FCC chair proposes rules to reduce scam robotexts
Engadget· 1 year agoThe chair of the Federal Communications Commission has proposed new rules to tackle the scourge of text message scams. If the agency's commissioners...