Why it seems like you’re getting more scam texts this summer
Why scam texts seem to explode every summer There is a reason your phone may seem busier with suspicious text messages once summer arrives. While…
Inside a scam campaign: the “bank fraud alert” calls explained
If you have received a call claiming there is suspicious activity on your bank account, you are not alone. These “bank fraud alert” calls are…
Why you’re seeing more scam texts in 2026 (and how to stop them)
Scam texts are no longer occasional annoyances. For many people, they are a daily occurrence. Messages about missed deliveries, suspicious…
April robocall report: Americans received 4.2 billion calls in March 2026
If it feels like your phone has been ringing more lately, the data confirms it. Robocall activity increased in March, reversing the slight dip…
Top 10 spam phone numbers this month (and what they’re doing)
Spam calls are not random interruptions. Most are part of coordinated campaigns that rely on repeated scripts, rotating numbers, and…
How to recognize and report spam text messages
If you have a cell phone, you probably text people every day. But what about the messages that come from unknown numbers? Spam and scam text…
How many unknown callers are actually important calls?
Unknown calls have a bad reputation, and for good reason. Spam calls, scam attempts, robocalls, and spoofed numbers have trained people to…
How YouMail uses AI to fight AI-powered scammers
Artificial intelligence is changing the scam call landscape. Fraudsters now use automated dialing systems, voice cloning, and data-driven…
Why people don’t answer their phone anymore
Phones are ringing just as often as they always have. But fewer people are answering. In recent years, a major cultural shift has taken place.…
Free reverse phone number lookup vs paid services
When you search for an unknown phone number, you will likely see two types of options. Free reverse phone lookup tools and paid lookup…
Same call, different number? Why spam callers spoof numbers
If it feels like the same spam call keeps coming from different numbers, you are not imagining it. Many spam callers use a tactic called…
How to spot bank impersonation scams and protect your money
Scammers frequently pretend to be organizations people trust. One increasingly common tactic is the bank…
How to get caller information in seconds
Missed a call and wondering who it was? Was it your child’s school? A client? Or just another scammer? With YouMail, you can identify unknown…