Never reply to these text messages! How to spot SMS cost traps

A harmless text message can quickly become expensive. Read this article to find out in which cases you should not respond.
Woman's World on MSN

Is That Verizon $20 Credit Text a Scam? Here’s What You Need To Know

Receiving a text about a customer refund can seem like good news—until you start to suspect it may simply be a scam. That has ...

That Verizon $20 credit text is real, here's how to claim it

Did you get a text from Verizon about a $20 account credit? You're not alone — and you're probably wondering whether it's ...

Verizon customers receive $20 credit text amid questions over legitimacy

Verizon customers across the area reported receiving text messages Friday offering a $20 account credit, prompting questions ...
PCMag on MSN

PSA: Verizon's $20 outage credit is here, but you need to redeem it

The carrier is sending out text messages to notify users about the $20 credit, which will be applied to a future bill. Some, ...
9to5Mac

iOS 26’s Messages app adds five great new group chat features

iOS 26 is packed full of changes for iPhone users, including five great new group chat features in the Messages app. Here’s what’s new. Typing indicators have been a key iMessage features for years, ...
The Free Financial Advisor

The Verizon $20 Trap: Why That ‘Outage Refund’ Text Message Could Wipe Out Your Bank Account

Use the App: Open the MyVerizon App directly from your phone’s home screen. Check ‘Verizon Up’: Navigate to the “Rewards” or ...