Spam can be common by email as well as by SMS on your smartphone. Here’s what you need to do to stop receiving it.
How to block ads and fraudulent messages?
Whether you have an iPhone or an Android smartphone, it is possible to block a phone number that is sending you unwanted text messages, in just a few steps. Here’s how:
Incoming SMS. Source: spm
Block Unwanted Text Messages on iPhone:
- Open the respective SMS conversation.
- Tap the sender’s phone number at the top of your screen.
- Click the info icon.
- Select “Block this reporter”.
Block and Report Unwanted Text Messages on Android:
- Access to SMS chat.
- Tap the three-dot icon in the upper right corner of your screen.
- Select Info, Block Number, or Details (depending on your device).
- Click “Block and Report Spam”.
- Select OK.
please note : Remember that spammers often use multiple numbers. So you may receive spam messages from different phone numbers.
Prevent SPAM. Source: spm
How to activate spam filters to stop receiving unwanted messages?
In order to prevent unwanted text messages from reaching your inbox, just use the anti-spam filters of your mobile phone. We show you the steps to follow on iPhone and Android:
- On iPhone: Go to “Settings” on your phone, scroll down and tap on “Messages” then activate the “Filter Unknown Senders” option
- On Android: Go to the SMS chat and tap the three dots on the right side at the top of the screen. Select “Information”, then “Application Settings”. Then tap on Spam Protection and enable Spam Protection
Ads and scams. Source: spm
Precautions to take if you receive unwanted text messages
There are also a number of methods you can use to stop SMS ads and scams.
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If you have any doubts that this is a spam text message, do not send a reply
Responding to advertising or other SMS lets spammers know that your phone number is working. What will happen next is that it can sell your details to other spammers who may in turn flood you with bogus promises of free gifts and product offers. So it is better to block and report the number.
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Never click on a link in unwanted text
Clicking on a link in an unsolicited text message can install malware on your phone or direct you to fraudulent websites that look real but are specifically designed to steal your personal information. If you get hacked, you may notice that your phone’s battery life and performance are significantly reduced. However, if you accidentally click on a link, be sure to close the window immediately. If you find that files were downloaded without your knowledge, delete them and do not open them.
Click on the link received by SMS. Source: spm
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Block the phone number from which the unwanted SMS originated
Blocking a phone number helps ensure that you never receive text messages or spam calls from that sender again.
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Report the phone numbers from which unwanted text messages originate to your carrier
In addition to blocking fraud or advertising text messages, it is also useful to inform your telephone operator of the number in question so that they are aware of it. You can do this by forwarding the received message to 33700.
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Be careful not to share your phone number anywhere to avoid unwanted SMS
Consider your personal information, including your phone number, your most valuable treasure. Do not share it with strangers or on any website or platform.
If you receive an advertisement via SMS or if you suspect that it is a scam, feel free to block and report the sender’s number. You now have several tools at your disposal to stop being deceived.
