They say that replying "STOP" will get the texts to cease. But it can often make things worse. Here's a better way to staunch ...

Spam texts have quietly become one of the most effective tools for scammers, blurring the line between annoying marketing and ...

Your phone comes with strong built-in spam protection—you just need to turn it on. Here's how to do it on both iPhone and Android.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — If it seems like you’re being inundated with spam calls and texts these days, you’re not alone. There are the text messages about supposed unpaid traffic tickets, those encouraging us ...

Your phone rings, the number is unknown but you pick up in case it’s a doctor’s office or your child’s school – only to find it’s a debt-reduction offer or bogus info about how you won a free cruise.

Spam calls are among the most annoying issues individuals face on a daily basis. They waste time, break focus, and put those ...

Verizon has created a way for customers to block spam text messages from email accounts with just a single text, the company announced Tuesday. Verizon customers can text "OFF" to 4040 to block ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Communications Commission voted on Wednesday to clarify that wireless carriers have the authority to block unwanted or spam text messages, but Democrats warned the ...

Another step you can take is to block numbers once you know they’re spam. Scammers will often change up their numbers, but ...