Spam calls are a pervasive nuisance that can disrupt your day and potentially lead to scams. Understanding why you’re ...

It usually starts with a call from an unknown number. You answer the call, but are met with silence. If you say anything, the ...

What is phone number spoofing? Phone spoofing is when scammers get control of your phone number. They can then use your phone number to steal your data or use it to target other people. Instead of a ...

Most smartphones come with built-in features to block spam calls. You can enable these features in the settings menu of your ...

Scam and spam calls are getting more common. And they’re hard not to answer because the number comes up as “unknown.” When there’s no caller ID number, you can’t be sure if it’s a spam caller or an ...

MORNING STARTING AT 430. THOSE ANNOYING UNWANTED PHONE CALLS. WE GET THEM FLOODING OUR PHONES. SEEMS LIKE EVERY DAY. BUT NOT ALL OF US KNOW HOW TO STOP THEM. 12 NEWS INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER JAMES ...

If you received a phone call appearing to be from the Adams Police Department claiming it had a warrant for your arrest, it ...

Thousands of people are bilked every year by criminals who enter the lives of their victims through their telephones. AARP once found that about half of all mobile calls were fraudulent, and that the ...

Robocalls can be a real headache, no matter what type of phone you use. If you’re like many people who prefer the simplicity of a flip phone, you might be wondering how to tackle this issue. Donna ...

Seventy-five percent of New Yorkers have registered their number in the National Do Not Call Registry but the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is pushing for more to add ...

Despite the Do Not Call Registry, telemarketers are back and they know where to reach you: on your mobile phone. Here's how to keep them at bay I know I’m not the only one who hates telemarketers. For ...