Unwanted text messages, while generally not as annoying as telemarketing calls, can be very irritating. Show
Not only do spam texts clutter your text inbox and distract you with nonsense notifications, but if you don't have unlimited texting with your cellular plan, you might be paying for junk. And some spam messages contain links to potentially dangerous malware. It pays to try to stop — or at least minimize — spam texts when possible. How to recognize spam textsThere are multiple clues that can help identify a spam text:
How to stop spam textsHere are five steps you can take to filter or block spam texts. 1. Don't respond to unwanted textsYou're probably familiar with the way legitimate sources let you opt out of future text communication by replying "STOP." Many spammers offer you the option to respond with STOP — but don't do it. Spammers use your reply – any reply, including STOP – as a signal that you received your message and are actively engaged in your messages, which can embolden them to send you more messages. Your information can also be sold to other spammers who are looking for "verified active" phone numbers. 2. Report spammers to your cellular providerOne way to counter spam texts is by reporting unwanted texters directly to your phone service provider. For most major carriers — including AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon — you can copy the offending message and text it to 7726. You should receive a reply, which, depending on the carrier, might include a request to send the phone number that the spam came from. This probably won't result in instant results for you, but it will contribute to cleaning up the texting ecosystem for everyone. You can report potential spam to your phone carrier. Dave Johnson/Insider3. Filter potential spammersMost phones have a setting to automatically filter potential spam texts so they don't appear in the same list with important, legitimate texts from known contacts. On an iPhone, open the Settings app and tap "Messages." Scroll down and turn on "Filter Unknown Senders" by swiping the button to the right. On Android, open the Messaging app and tap the three dots at the top right. In the drop-down menu, choose "Settings," and then tap "Spam Protection." Finally, turn on "Enable spam protection" by swiping the button to the right. 4. Block specific spammersIf you get frequent spam from the same phone number, you can use your messaging app to block that number. Don't count on this helping in every situation, though, because most spammers can appear to use a different number each time they reach out to you, so blocking individual numbers may have little effect. On an iPhone, open the spam text and tap the user icon at the top of the page, then tap "info." On the next page tap "info" again, and then tap "Block this Caller." Screenshot of the caller information pane on iPhone with the block caller option highlighted. Dave Johnson/InsiderOn Android, the process may vary depending on the messaging app you're using, but in general, you can tap the three dots at the top of the message and choose "Block number" from the drop-down menu. 5. Use a paid text-blocking appHopefully, some combination of the previous tips dramatically reduces the number of spam messages you receive. If you need additional assistance, though, you can turn to an app designed to block spam. An app like RoboKiller, available for both iPhone and Android, can dramatically reduce the spam you receive, both in the form of phone calls and text messages. These apps aren't free, though. RoboKiller has a 7-day free trial, and then costs either $5 per month or $40 per year.
Dave Johnson Freelance Writer Dave Johnson is a technology journalist who writes about consumer tech and how the industry is transforming the speculative world of science fiction into modern-day real life. Dave grew up in New Jersey before entering the Air Force to operate satellites, teach space operations, and do space launch planning. He then spent eight years as a content lead on the Windows team at Microsoft. As a photographer, Dave has photographed wolves in their natural environment; he's also a scuba instructor and co-host of several podcasts. Dave is the author of more than two dozen books and has contributed to many sites and publications including CNET, Forbes, PC World, How To Geek, and Insider. Read more Read less
Kyle Wilson is an editor for the Reference team, based in British Columbia, Canada. Outside of Insider, his work has also appeared in publications like The Verge, VICE, Kotaku, and more. He periodically guest co-hosts the Saturday tech show "Tech Talk" on the iHeartRadio station C-FAX 1070. Feel free to reach out to him on Twitter, where he can be found most of the time, @KWilsonMG. Read more Read less How do I stop spam texts from email addresses?Block the sender. Open the messaging app.. Access your messages with the sender you want to block.. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner.. Tap “Block Contact” (you can also delete the conversation from there). Select “Block” to confirm.. Why am I getting spam texts from email addresses?You get spam messages because someone gets access to your email address or phone number. Think about how often you provide your phone number or email address when checking out online, when registering for something, or when signing up for a rewards program in a store.
Why am I getting so many spam texts all of a sudden 2022?A report from spam-blocking app RoboKiller found that spam texts increased 58 percent in 2021 from the previous year. This big jump probably happened because scammers are realizing that people are too familiar with phone scams to fall for them at the same rate, RoboKiller Vice President Giulia Porter said.
How do I stop spam texts from email addresses on Iphone?Tap the conversation with the spam text. Tap the Contact at the top. Tap the Info icon. Tap Block this Caller.
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