Smishing is a type of phishing scam that works through text messages. The name comes from a mix of "SMS" and "phishing," since scammers use fake messages to trick people into giving away personal ...

The holiday season is the time of giving, but unfortunately, some believe it is the time of stealing. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is reminding customers the importance of avoiding trending ...

Smishing is a cyberattack where scammers target individuals through SMS (commonly known as text) messages. The strange-sounding name is a merger of “SMS” and “phishing” because of the communication ...

While a text may seem perfectly normal, it could be from someone with malicious intentsomeone who wants to steal your identity, your bank account number, or other sensitive information. A recent ...

Californians may receive a text message claiming they owe money for unpaid tolls, and the text may appear as from FasTrak, an electronic toll collection system. The scam is designed to deceive drivers ...

Although people might be late with holiday shopping this season, that doesn't mean they shouldn't be on high alert about where and how they shop. While people are out shopping for loved ones, scammers ...

Early last year, Grant Smith received an alarmed message from his wife. She had gotten a text notification about a delayed package, clicked the link, and paid a fee. Then she realized that it was not, ...