Phishing Scams and Online Safety

This living topic delves into the various methods and evolving tactics of online scams, particularly focusing on phishing scams. It covers new threats such as AI-driven phishing tools like WormGPT, deceptive practices like Facebook 'like farming,' and the persistent issue of fake emails from reputed organizations like Bank of America and TurboTax. The content emphasizes the importance of vigilance, skepticism, and proper reporting to mitigate these threats. It also highlights the inadequacies in corporate responses to phishing reports and offers tips for individual users to protect themselves online.

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Scam texts have a ‘rush hour’ — here's when your phone is most likely to get hit

New data reveals when scammers strike — and which communication channels they prefer

Sep. 10, 2026 By Kyle James

Scam texts have a “rush hour:” Fraudulent texts peak around noon ET and are roughly 50% more common on Fridays than at the beginning of the week.

Different scams favor different channels: Toll scams often arrive by text or email, while IRS and tech-support scams are more likely to come by phone.

Don’t let familiar timing or brands fool you: Scammers use normal business hours and trusted names like Google, Apple, and Amazon to make messages seem legitimate.

Scammers apparent...

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