Text Fraud

Your Phone Is Ringing: How to Spot and Stop Scam Calls and Texts It’s a common modern annoyance: your phone rings or buzzes with a call or text from an unknown number. Often, it’s just a nuisance. But increasingly, it’s a deliberate attempt to steal your money or personal information. Reports of sophisticated scams are rising, with consumer groups and even the FBI issuing recent warnings. For iPhone users and anyone with a smartphone, knowing how to identify and handle these fraudulent contacts is no longer optional—it’s essential for your digital safety. ...

That Text About an Amazon Recall? It’s Probably a Scam. If you’ve recently gotten a text message claiming a product you bought on Amazon is under recall and needs urgent action, be very careful. Scammers are running a convincing new scheme that impersonates Amazon to exploit a very real consumer fear: product safety. ...

That “Urgent Amazon Recall” Text Is Probably a Scam. Here’s What to Do. If you’ve ever bought anything online, you’re a potential target. A persistent and convincing scam is making the rounds, where criminals impersonate Amazon to send fake text messages about product recalls. Posing as a critical safety alert, these messages are designed to steal your personal and financial information. ...