Phone Scams

Phone scams cost Americans billions every year. These investigations break down how they work, who they target, and exactly what to say when you pick up.

4 investigations published

The Debt Collector Text Is Designed to Make You Panic Before You Verify the Debt

The Debt Collector Text Is Designed to Make You Panic Before You Verify the Debt At 8:17 on a Tuesday morning, the text lands like a small court summons: “FINAL …

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The Text That Stole a Billion Dollars

A text says USPS tried to deliver your package and you need to click a link to reschedule. You weren’t expecting a package. Here’s how USPS smishing scams work and what happens when you click.

How a Single Phone Call Drained $1,800 in Two Hours

# How a Single Phone Call Drained $1,800 in Two Hours Maria Chen received a call on a Thursday afternoon in March 2025. The caller ID showed her electric company’s …

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AI Voice Cloning Scams: When the Voice You Trust Is a Lie

AI Voice Cloning Scams: When the Voice You Trust Is a Lie A woman in Lawrence, Kansas got a call that stopped her cold. The caller ID showed her mother’s …

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