The best way to defend against this type of scam is to simply ignore it. Those who wish to be a bit more proactive can ...

A phone call that sounds like a family member in trouble. A text claiming unpaid tolls. A job offer that appears legitimate ...

I'm normally not a fan of mash-up jargon, especially if it's describing something meaningful. I'll admit, however, that it's hard to top the word "smishing." On the surface, it sounds innocent and ...

If you are ever unsure whether a message is fraudulent, you should contact the entity requesting funds via their official ...

Google updates Circle to Search on Android to help users analyse suspicious text messages, identify potential scams instantly ...

Google' Circle to Search on Android can help users identify scam text messages. By circling suspicious texts, users can ...

Fines SA has warned motorists about a surge in fraudulent SMS messages purporting to be from authorities, circulating ...

Google is going to court to help put an end to, or at least limit, the prevalence of phishing scams over text message. Scam texts have been a nuisance for a long time, but they've become increasingly ...

The scam unfolded when the victim received a text message claiming a traffic violation fine had been imposed on his vehicle, ...

Advanced Info Service (AIS) has launched a new "1185 Snap and Share" service allowing customers to report fraudulent SMS ...

Republished on October 7 with a new report into the surge in text attacks on U.S. citizens, making America the global hotspot for such threats. Your smartphone is now at risk from a surge in malicious ...