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Robocalls and Scam Texts Soar to a 6-Year High, Report Shows

In a new report, consumer watchdog PIRG says robocalls are up 20 percent, reaching a six-year high in 2025, which translates to 420 millions more calls each month. Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Tom ... Read More

Consumer Reports: Don’t let text scams do a number on you

Learn how texting and messaging scams have increased by 50% in the past year, especially targeting Gen Z. Find out how to protect yourself and your money. Read More

States where robocalls and spam texts are rising fastest

Despite federal crackdowns and growing public awareness, robocalls and SMS spam are becoming increasingly common in certain parts of the country. Driven by evolving scam tactics and opportunistic ... Read More

Consumer Confidence: Protect your money from text scams

Whether it’s text that looks like it’s from your bank or a bogus bill from a toll road – if you think you’re getting more unsolicited texts and messages, you’re right. Read More

Consumer Reports experts give tips and tricks on handling scam texts

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — If you've got a cell phone, then you've probably gotten a text that just didn't seem right. Well, It's probably a scam. You get a text that says you owe money for driving on ... Read More

Americans are getting 2.5 billion robocalls a month — the highest level in years

Americans receive tens of millions of unsolicited automated calls and texts each day, often intended to dupe them into forking over personal information or money. That's the thrust of a new report by ... Read More

Consumer Reports finds text scam attempts are up by 50 percent

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Whether it’s text that looks like it’s from your bank or a bogus bill from a toll road, if you think you’re getting more unsolicited texts and messages, you’re right. The new ... Read More

Robocalls are the top U.S. consumer complaint. Here's how California and tech companies are fighting back.

Julie Watts is a national-award-winning investigative correspondent for CBS News, covering California. Her investigations, Capitol accountability reports, and solutions-oriented journalism air weekly ... Read More

CONSUMER FIRST ALERT: New text scam promises an Amazon refund

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A Consumer First Alert about a new scam where scammers are pretending to be Amazon... again. The latest summer scam appears to be a text from Amazon offering you a refund ... Read More