Simply hitting “STOP” on spam texts isn’t always effective — and definitely not profitable. This is what you can do instead.

Scam text messages are being reported to the Better Business Bureau in growing numbers, and experts say the problem is getting worse.

SHREVEPORT, La. – I know a lot of people who report every spam text message. I also know many people who think it does no good. Here's the honest fact: it does help. But not as much as another step.

From fake delivery alerts to phony bank fraud notices, phone scams are becoming more common each year. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) operates the “National Do Not Call Registry,” a list of phone ...

The Federal Trade Commission released new data showing that Americans reported losing $470 million to scams that started with text messages in 2024. The agency identified five dominant categories of ...

TEXAS – Spam calls and texts are a nuisance that everyone faces. If you are constantly dealing with unwanted spam calls and texts, you are not alone. We’ve gotten several messages into ‘2 Helps You’ ...

These messages often claim that a traffic citation must be paid online or that a vehicle registration is overdue,” the Idaho ...

The fake text message would say that the "unresolved traffic citation" would result in registration suspension, fees, and ...

Ohio officials are warning of fake texts claiming unpaid tolls and parking fines. Here's how to spot and report the scam.

Scammers are impersonating the DMV and toll authorities.

From a global clothing brand to our biggest bank, companies that don’t follow the rules on sending marketing spam to ...