They say that replying "STOP" will get the texts to cease. But it can often make things worse. Here's a better way to staunch ...

It's the holidays, so my phone is abuzz with messages. The problem is, most of the texts I'm receiving aren't from family and friends. Instead, I'm inundated with offers for tax prep assistance, back ...

Verizon has created a way for customers to block spam text messages from email accounts with just a single text, the company announced Tuesday. Verizon customers can text "OFF" to 4040 to block ...

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

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Communications Commission voted on Wednesday to clarify that wireless carriers have the authority to block unwanted or spam text messages, but Democrats warned the ...