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FBI Warns: Deceptive Texts Targeting Smartphone Users Rise

7/30/2025

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Smartphone users in America are on high alert as the FBI issues a warning about a rise in deceptive texts designed to steal personal information. To protect themselves, users should refrain from sharing two-factor authentication codes and explore authenticator apps. Additionally, Apple's forthcoming iOS 26 update may disrupt political fundraising by filtering texts, potentially marking many as spam.

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Story summary

Smartphone users in America are on high alert as the FBI issues a warning about a rise in deceptive texts designed to steal personal information. To protect themselves, users should refrain from sharing two-factor authentication codes and explore authenticator apps. Additionally, Apple's forthcoming iOS 26 update may disrupt political fundraising by filtering texts, potentially marking many as spam.