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1 day ago · Links sent through texts are a popular way scammers try to trick you. Do not click on links in texts, especially from people you don’t know. Never download apps sent to you through text messages from unknown sources. Don’t share temporary credentials.
2 days ago · Smishing is the text message version of phishing. When smishing, cybercriminals send harmful links via text message that ask you to provide secure information. Phishers throw out “bait” by making enticing offers, threatening you, or offering to help you with something.
20 hours ago · SMS stands for “Short Message Service,” and it refers to the basic text messages you send over a cellular network rather than the internet. This is different from services like iMessage, which use a web connection.
20 hours ago · Verizon Messages began shutting down yesterday, October 2, and will fully shut down on November 7. Bryan M. Wolfe / Digital Trends. It’s always a bummer when your preferred app shuts down, but...
5 days ago · A scam text, often referred to as smishing (SMS phishing), is a type of text message sent by fraudsters with the intent to steal your personal information, install malware on your device, or trick you into making a payment.
3 days ago · The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) is the primary telemarketing law in the United States. Passed by Congress in 1991 and governed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the TCPA has been amended numerous times to target unsolicited text messages and phone calls.
5 days ago · In the United States, sending an SMS can range from $0.01 to $0.05 per message. In contrast, countries like India and China see significantly lower costs, often below $0.01 per message, due to high competition and lower regulatory fees.
