THE CALIFORNIA PRIVACY PROTECTION AGENCY kicked off 2026 by launching a tool that state residents can use to make data brokers delete and stop selling ...

Selling online? Watch out for the Google Voice scam. If a buyer asks for a 6-digit code to 'verify' you, it's a trap. Here is how to protect your number.

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I've been using Brick, a $59 gadget designed to help cut down on phone screen time. It acts like a physical key. You can only unblock chosen apps by tapping your phone on the Brick device. I started ...

How to Get a Free Business Phone Number: A Step-by-Step Guide Your email has been sent Learn how to get a free business phone number, compare providers, understand ...

Passing on the classic 555 number, “Stranger Things” is the latest show to offer Easter eggs for viewers who try to call a fictional character. By Victor Mather In the final season of the Netflix hit ...

Nicholas Merrill has spent his career fighting government surveillance. But he would really rather you didn’t call what he’s selling now a “burner phone.” Yes, he dreams of a future where anyone in ...

Here are all the details on how to block a number on iPhone. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac Spam calls and text messages seem absolutely relentless these days — you’ll want to know how to block a ...

Google Ads is updating its Destination requirements policy to block phone numbers tied to fraud or prior policy violations, part of the company’s ongoing effort to curb deceptive advertising practices ...

Under a new partnership with the government aimed at combating fraud, Britain's largest mobile carriers have committed to upgrading their networks to eliminate scammers' ability to spoof phone numbers ...