Stop the Spam

How to Block Spam Messages

This might not always work as scammers might send you Texts from a spoofed number or use a different number with every spam

On iPhone:
Go to the "Text Message"
Click on the "Sender ID"
Click on "Info"
Click on the "Sender ID"
Click on "Block This Caller"

On Android
Go to the Text Message
Click on the "Three-Dot" icon in the upper-right hand corner
Click on "Block Number"
(Note: these instructions may vary if you use a secure messaging app)

Gmail
When you block a sender, messages they send will go to your Spam folder
On your computer, go to Gmail
Open the message
In the top right, click More More
Click Block [sender]
If you blocked someone by mistake, you can unblock them using the same steps

You can also Contact the company directly and ask to be "Opt Out". But we suggest that you do not reply or call back to the number you received the text from. It may be coming from the Spammers pretending to be from the company you deal with. It is always better to find the number online or their official Website

Check whether your Carrier can block the Caller. Although they mostlyy focus on blocking unwanted calls rather than unwanted texts

You can use third party apps. However, they also mostly block spam calls rather than texts. If you do decide to use such apps, beware that some of them might gather your data without your permission or even sell it to other companies. Read their privacy policies carefully

Other Steps

Here are some other steps to can do to help stop these spam messages
1) Delete text messages that ask you to confirm or provide personal information: Legitimate companies don’t ask for information like your account numbers or passwords by email or text
2) Don’t reply, and don’t click on links provided in the message: Links can install malware on your computer and take you to spoof sites that look real but whose purpose is to steal your information
3) Treat your personal information like cash: Your Social Security number, credit card numbers, and bank and utility account numbers can be used to steal your money or open new accounts in your name. Don’t give them out in response to a text
4) Place your cell phone number on the National Do Not Call Registry
5) If you are an AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint or Bell subscriber, you can report spam texts to your carrier by copying the original message and forwarding it to the number 7726 (SPAM), free of charge
6) Review your cell phone bill for unauthorized charges, and report them to your carrier
7) Reporting such messages might also prevent further spam from being sent to your phone and might help other people avoid spam

File a Complaint

If you receive unwanted text messages, File a Complaint with the FTC.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) also accepts complaints about Unwanted Text Messages

Filing an online complaint on the FTC’s page or on a similar regulatory body in your country. Reporting these messages and senders to your carrier. Copy or select the original message and text it to 7726. You can do so if you are an AT&T, Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, Cricket Wireless, or Sprint customer. They will use this information to try and block future spam messages

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