Google is pretty good about adding protections against phishing texts and other scams. Look what it did with the Circle to Search feature on Android devices.

Google Messages is testing a new feature to defend against SMS blasters, helping protect users against phishing scams. Check it out!

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PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — A statewide consumer fraud alert has been issued by the Philadelphia courts on Sunday involving phony text messages asking recipients to appear in court for a ‘toll violation’.

Have you received a text message urging you to pay a FasTrak fee? It's a scam. The message looks like this: “In order to avoid excessive late fees and potential legal action on statements, please pay ...