Robocalls offering fake car warranties were once among the most common phone scams in the U.S., with nearly a billion scams logged in a single month in 2022, according to the Federal Communications ...

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The calls start early, don’t stop until dinner, and look to be from local numbers.

You don’t need extra apps or technical know-how to fight scam calls, as your phone already has features designed to stop them ...

Does it seem like every other call or text you get is from an unknown number trying to get you to click on a link or call back with your bank information? Well, it’s not just you. Robocalls and texts ...

Robocalls may never disappear completely, but phone settings, carrier tools, apps and simple habits can cut them to a ...

Be careful, it could be a scam. Here's how it works: Someone calls, saying they're a sheriff or deputy. They claim they've seized a package in your name filled with drugs, weapons or cash and threaten ...

LEHI — Debbie Worthington has set her ring tone to be one of her favorite songs — Kenny Rogers' "The Gambler." But now, it's starting to feel like a broken record. She's been getting call after call ...

CHICO — This week I thought I’d mix it up a little and instead of warning about the next scam, I’d provide some resources on how to report scams. In the past, I’ve occasionally mentioned where to ...

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