Whether you've fallen for text message scams in the past or even just side-eyed a slightly suspicious text, there's no reason to feel embarrassed—according to the FTC, text message scams shook ...
On an Android phone, you can disable all potential spam messages from Google's Messages app. Tap the profile icon in the upper right of the app and select Messages Settings > Spam protection. Turn on ...
DISGUISE. HERE’S CONSUMER INVESTIGATOR. BRIAN ROCHE. SO YOU GET A TEXT MESSAGE FROM SOMEONE THAT YOU DON’T KNOW THAT READS SOMETHING LIKEHI TS. HEY, IS THIS JOHN? IT’S AMANDA. WE CHATTED ON TINDER ...
THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION SAYS THE PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE WHO WILL OPEN A TEXT MESSAGE WHEN THEY RECEIVE IT IS AS HIGH AS 98%, AND THOSE ARE GOOD ODDS FOR A SCAMMER. IN FACT, I JUST GOT ONE THIS WEEK ...