'They had us basically blocked' | Wrongly flagged as a possible scam by T-Mobile, local business seeks WFAA's help – and gets a fix

When our calls won’t go through, people not responding to our calls, calling back — that’s our lifeline for our business,” ...
South Florida Reporter

Beyond the Credit Freeze: Why Your Social Security Number Needs a Digital Deadbolt

For decades, the standard advice for identity protection was simple: freeze your credit. By locking your files at Equifax, ...
India.com

You can use WhatsApp without sharing your phone number – Here’s how most users don’t know

WhatsApp is secretly developing new privacy features that will revolutionize communication. But until WhatsApp rolls out a native option to hide your phone number from other users, you can use a few ...
The Clarion-Ledger

North, Central Mississippi phone numbers getting new area code. What we know

New phone numbers in Mississippi will get a new area code, starting now. Here's what to know about when, where and why the change is happening, how it could affect you. The Mississippi Public Service ...
CNN

Speak in code, delete the chats: The tactics Venezuelans are using out of fear of phone checks

These recent WhatsApp messages of a Venezuelan family – who asked to remain anonymous for fear of reprisals – underscore the caution civilians are taking in their daily conversations, on social media ...
AOL

I tried Brick, the $59 gadget that blocks phone apps. It's the only thing that has helped cut down my screen time.

I've been using Brick, a $59 gadget designed to help cut down on phone screen time. It acts like a physical key. You can only unblock chosen apps by tapping your phone on the Brick device. I started ...
The New York Times

When the Phone Number in That TV Show Actually Connects Somewhere

Passing on the classic 555 number, “Stranger Things” is the latest show to offer Easter eggs for viewers who try to call a fictional character. By Victor Mather In the final season of the Netflix hit ...
Wired

A New Anonymous Phone Carrier Lets You Sign Up With Nothing but a Zip Code

Nicholas Merrill has spent his career fighting government surveillance. But he would really rather you didn’t call what he’s selling now a “burner phone.” Yes, he dreams of a future where anyone in ...
Search Engine Land

Google tightens rules on fraud-linked phone numbers in ads

Google Ads is updating its Destination requirements policy to block phone numbers tied to fraud or prior policy violations, part of the company’s ongoing effort to curb deceptive advertising practices ...