They say that replying "STOP" will get the texts to cease. But it can often make things worse. Here's a better way to staunch ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — If it seems like you’re being inundated with spam calls and texts these days, you’re not alone. There are the text messages about supposed unpaid traffic tickets, those encouraging us ...

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

Your phone rings, the number is unknown but you pick up in case it’s a doctor’s office or your child’s school – only to find it’s a debt-reduction offer or bogus info about how you won a free cruise.

Ohio has it the worst when it comes to spam and scam calls and messages. The Buckeye State is ranked the No. 1 worst state in the nation for calls and text messages with the highest number of ...

The Federal Trade Commission says people lost nearly half of a billion dollars to text scams in 2024. NBC’s Brian Cheung joins TODAY with tips to identify malicious messages, advice for what to do if ...

Spam texts have quietly become one of the most effective tools for scammers, blurring the line between annoying marketing and ...

Spam calls are among the most annoying issues individuals face on a daily basis. They waste time, break focus, and put those ...