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Drastic increase in scam text messages; Here are some common scams and how to avoid them

Have you received text messages claiming to be from a shipping service? Or maybe from a kind of agency? Here's how to spot, ...

Fake Delivery Text Warning Issued To Millions Of Christmas Shoppers

DHL tracking scams are surging by 206% this month, targeting Christmas shoppers. Learn how to spot scams using AI to mimic ...
CNET

Is That Text Message From Your Bank Legit? How to Detect and Avoid SMS Phishing Scams

Phishing attempts via text message are getting more frequent and more sophisticated. Learn how to avoid text scams and what to do if you fall victim. Peter Butler Managing Editor Peter is a writer and ...
USA Today

Did you receive a text about unpaid road toll bills? It could be a scam: What to know

An SMS scam targeting road tolls has resurfaced, claiming people owe money for unpaid bills. An example of the scam text people may receive reads as follows: "Pay your FastTrak Lane tolls by February ...
Forbes

Text Messages Can Create A Binding Contract – Sometimes

People in the real estate business, and other businesses, often agree to things by email or even text messages. Are those agreements legally binding? A recent New York case involving a lease dispute ...