It might come as no shock, but kids do many things that their parents aren’t aware of or don’t know what to look for. Unfortunately, it has become more common for youths to use emojis to represent drug use or other illegal activities. Here's what to watch for.

What happens when you check your phone only to see that the most recent text message is from your own number? Unfortunately, that is what some users have been grappling with over the last few days.

Government agencies like the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are often quoted saying they will never send unsolicited emails. While that's mostly true, there are exceptions. We'll explain what's happening and give you tips to stay protected.

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