Tired of spam texts? Your phone comes with built-in protection against them, but it might be turned off by default. Here's ...

It's the holidays, so my phone is abuzz with messages. The problem is, most of the texts I'm receiving aren't from family and friends. Instead, I'm inundated with offers for tax prep assistance, back ...

Spammers and malicious actors inundate us with a steady stream of text messages—often purporting to be from legitimate institutions or companies. Stanching this flow isn’t easy. Just as the unwanted ...

Political campaigns and pollsters can fill your inbox ahead of an election. Here’s what federal and Ohio guidance says about ...

In a move to combat the growing problem of scam text messages, U.S. regulators have adopted new rules that put responsibility on wireless carriers to block them. The Federal Communications Commission ...

Tired of spam texts that just won't stop? Your phone comes with built-in protection, but it might be turned off by default. Here's how to fix that on both iPhone and ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — If it feels like your phone is bombarded with spam calls and text messages, you are certainly not alone so here are some tools to help you. Apple released a ...

Spam calls, texts, and emails are not only disruptive but can also pose risks to your privacy and security. These unwanted communications often interrupt your day, clutter your inbox, and may even ...

If your Messages inbox is catching a lot of stray, unwanted messages, we'll show you how to filter, report, and block spam messages on iOS 26. At WWDC 2025, Apple announced that it would be bringing ...

Beware of text messages with promises to win or a call to action! Because it is precisely messages like these that repeatedly lead to unexpected costs on your mobile phone bill. If you reply ...