Scam texts are one of the oldest means of stealing data, but they are getting more advanced. Here's a breakdown of some of ...

Most other numbers will be in the familiar 10-digit format that's standard in the U.S., as you'd expect from a sender that claims to be U.S.-based. Occasionally, there will be numbers that are ...

KSL NewsRadio is using what's called an SMS short code. Short codes are five- or six-digit numbers that can be used to send and receive texts.

Company-sponsored text numbers are different. There’s no area code, no digit spacing. Will the scammers figure out how to make it look like a 4-digit number?