FCC imposes new $10,000 fines on telecom companies for false robocall filings. New penalties take effect Feb. 5 to strengthen ...

If identification isn’t enough, you can set the iPhone to block notifications for any number not in your personal network.

When a phone is stolen, panic is natural, but acting quickly and in the right order can stop a bad situation from turning ...

The system, known as the Delete Request and Opt-out Platform, or DROP, has been in the works for years, mandated by a 2023 ...

Spam calls have emerged as a growing source of nuisance for phone users globally. From being simple telemarketing calls, spam ...

Your phone comes with strong built-in spam protection—you just need to turn it on. Here's how to do it on both iPhone and ...

The new tool delivers privacy instructions to every registered data broker at once. Launched on Jan. 1, it is open to all California residents.

If you tap Ask Reason for Calling, your iPhone will ask anyone who calls you from an unsaved number why they are calling you without ringing your iPhone. After the caller answers a few questions, your ...

CNAP adds a layer of identity visibility to calls, which can reduce anonymous misuse in some scenarios. But it does not yet ...

IMMOKALEE, Fla.—Annoying robocalls and scam texts are a common nuisance, but one local woman is desperate for relief. Claire ...

A tool called DROP lets California residents fill out a few forms to keep their personal data from being tracked or sold by ...

A new state website lets California residents fill out a few forms to keep their personal data from being tracked or sold by ...