Scammers are faking cell towers now; Americans bad at spotting scams

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By Ben LovejoySep 18, 2025, 8:10 am650 ptsTop
Mobile carriers are very slowly getting better at detecting and blocking scam texts, but it seems the fraudsters may still be staying ahead of the game. Scammers are now using a technology known as SMS blasters, backpack-sized devices that can trick smartphones into thinking they are cell towers … more…

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