Phishing attempts via text message are getting more frequent and more sophisticated. Learn how to avoid text scams and what to do if you fall victim. Peter Butler Managing Editor Peter is a writer and ...

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- A new wave of scam texts is hitting phones across the Chicago area and nationwide. The ABC7 I-Team is investigating the incredible increase in the intimidating messages. The I-Team ...

Apple's iOS 18 software update brought plenty of new features, including to the Messages app. The addition of cool new text effects gives iPhone owners new ways to communicate and they're surprisingly ...

Sometimes it’s a lot easier to send on an SMS message than type out a new one. Perhaps you need to let others know that a friend is coming over for dinner, or you need to inform others of a change in ...

State officials are warning Americans not to respond to a surge of scam road toll collection texts. The texts impersonating state road toll collection agencies attempt to get phone users to reveal ...

Apple said it is working on repairing a glitch after some iPhone users noticed that speaking the word “racist” into the voice-to-text feature causes it to write “Trump” before quickly switching to ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A heads up about a new scam targeting toll roads and bridges across the state. The scam comes in the form of a text message that claims you owe money for using a FasTrak lane.

HOUSTON — Hundreds of AT&T customers in the Houston area have received a text message mentioning a new area code coming to Minnesota in August 2024. Another issue besides the incorrect message being ...

Editor's Note: Verizon is warning an RCS texting change is in store for some users in 2025. Our latest story can be found here. Our original story continues below. If you've seen the letters RCS while ...