"Warning: 'Life-Ruining' Messages Target Billions of Email and Phone Users"

The Federal Trade Commission has issued a warning to Gmail, Outlook, Android, iPhone, and other digital platform users about phishing scams that can ruin lives. Cybercriminals send phishing emails and texts to steal important details. The FTC advises users to block unwanted calls and text messages, not give personal or financial information in response to unexpected requests, resist the pressure to act immediately, know how scammers tell you to pay, and talk to someone you trust before taking any action.