If you get an urgent text message about a package, it's probably a scam. Here's how to tell, and how to avoid getting suckered.

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

A harmless text message can quickly become expensive. Read this article to find out in which cases you should not respond.

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This guide was reviewed by a Business News Daily editor to ensure it provides comprehensive and accurate information to aid your buying decision. A text survey, also known as a Short Message Service ...

Here is how to stay safe as criminals increasingly target smartphone owners.

These days, sending a text message is the preferred mode of communication by most people. Not only is it the more discreet and polite option — it gives the recipient complete control over when to ...

Many Web sites and apps now offer two-factor authentication (2FA), which requires you to enter a short numeric code—the so-called second factor—in addition to ...

Today is a special day. It marks the birth of one the most popular forms of mobile communication: the SMS text message. On December 3rd, 1992, the world’s first text message was sent. Fittingly, given ...

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. There weren't too many historical events on December 3, 1992, but the date is an important one for ...