They’re actually phishing scams out to get your valuable private information.

The E-ZPass scam texts — or scams involving other similar toll services — have seemingly been the most prevalent scam in 2025. We here at Mashable initially covered the story in January and updated ...

Avast warns of 10 common SMS scam types, including fake parcels and OTP theft Red flags include urgency, suspicious links, ...

The year 2026 is almost here, and with the new year comes a new wave of scams that could potentially drain your bank account.

Holiday scam robocalls and robotexts are surging nationwide, with scammers posing as charities, delivery services, and trusted organizations to take advant ...

It's the holiday season. Scammers are hard at work, looking to take advantage of distracted shoppers and businesses.

TEAM BEGINS THE COUNTDOWN OF THE TOP FIVE SCAMS OF 2025. THESE ARE THE TOP FIVE SCAMS REPORTED TO US THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

The bank’s research published this morning suggests that 57 per cent of all reported payment fraud originated with so-called smishing attacks. These see fraudsters send convincing texts impersonating ...

Don't get swindled while buying those last-minute gifts. Amy Nofziger, a fraud specialist with AARP, shares top schemes she's been seeing this season — and tips on how to protect yourself.

Phone scams aren’t the only threat anymore — scam text messages (also called “smishing”) are exploding in frequency and in financial damage. According to recent FTC data, Americans lost over $470 ...

The profile photo shows a handsome soldier in uniform, and the messages are kind and thoughtful. But are you really chatting ...