They tell you that replying “STOP” will get the texts to cease. But in many cases, they’re lying. And it can often make ...

Beware of text messages with promises to win or a call to action! Because it is precisely messages like these that repeatedly lead to unexpected costs on your mobile phone bill. If you reply ...

While quick texters might seem like they simply have good phone etiquette, psychology reveals they often share a fascinating mix of traits ranging from people-pleasing tendencies and perfectionism to ...

Dear Eric: I don’t suppose I am the only one who feels ghosted by friends and family in their slow response time to texts. I am curious as to what is the courteous time to respond to texts. I have ...

If you're in multiple text threads with different people in your life - your siblings, your partner, your kid's teacher - it can be hard to stay on top of all of the messages. Who should you respond ...

Can replying “STOP” to a text get you scammed? Learn how scammers misuse opt-out messages, real examples, and how to stay ...

PCWorld explains how to identify SMS cost traps that use urgent language and fake prizes to trick recipients into calling premium-rate numbers or replying to texts. These scams matter because ...