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Investigators in Watauga County say they are looking for a man who was caught on camera breaking into the county courthouse while half-naked. According to High Country Crime Stoppers, deputies are lookingMore >>
Investigators in Watauga County say they are looking for a man who was caught on camera breaking into the county courthouse while half-naked.More >>
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31 people are in trouble with the law after a three day prostitution sting in Richmond. Police told NBC12 they targeted specific areas where residents and business owners complained about the illegal activity.More >>
A NASCAR driver turned himself in to authorities after arrest warrants were issued for him and a business partner. Investigators say they stole at least seven vehicles from a competitor.More >>
A NASCAR driver turned himself in to authorities after arrest warrants were issued for him and a business partner. Investigators say they stole at least seven vehicles from a competitor.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:17 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:17:20 GMT
A man is the victim of a drowning after the fishing boat he was in sinks on Lake Norman late Monday night. North Carolina Wildlife officers said three men were on a small boat about a hundred yardsMore >>
A man drowned after his fishing boat sank on Lake Norman late Monday night.More >>
Iredell County authorities say they got a 9-1-1 call from the area of Stumpy Creek Road around 10:30 Monday night. The fisherman's body was recovered about three hours later.More >>
Mobile spamming is becoming a major problem in the wide world of technology. Tech expert Dave Hatter has compiled a list of information and tips on how to handle spam if it hits you:
Pew Research Center found that 69 percent of cell phone owners who use text messaging said they get unwanted spam text messages
Spammers get phone numbers from the Internet, or use software generate thousands or even millions of numbers in a particular area code
Spammers may use prepaid phones that can't be traced
Sending spam is very inexpensive. Unlimited texting for a prepaid phone costs may be as low as $20 per month
Some attempt to collect sensitive personal data, known as "smishing", a cousin of phishing.
If you don't have an unlimited messaging plan, you may pay for the texts. A typical fee is 20 cents.
Clicking links in a spam text could cause you to be signed up for services with hidden, monthly phone bill charges or it might install malware
Android has some apps that can help, Apple doesn't
Check each carriers tools and tips
Best NOT to respond.
There is now a reporting service that lets users forward spam text messages to "7726," a number that spells "SPAM" on traditional phone keypads. There is no cost for this
