Why do I keep getting spam group texts?
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Why do I keep getting spam group texts?
Whoever is sending you a spam text message is likely trying to defraud you. Most spam text messages aren’t coming from another phone. They’re often originating from a computer and being delivered to your phone — at no cost to the sender — via an email address or an instant messaging account.
How do I stop Group spam texts?
How To Block a Group Text on Android
- Open the default messaging app.
- Enter the group text.
- Tap the three vertical dots in the upper right corner.
- Select Block contact from the list.
- Confirm your choice in the pop-up window and choose whether you want to delete the group message as well.
How do I stop spam group texts on my iPhone?
Open Settings on your iPhone. Tap Messages. Turn on the feature under “Message Filtering” called “Filter Unknown Senders.”
How do I block a group text?
Navigate to the group chat. Tap on the ellipsis (three vertical dots) in the upper right corner to open the group text’s settings page. Select “People & Options.” At this point, you should see a list of all the group text members. To block a given member, tap on their name and select “block.
What happens if I answer a spam text?
Do not respond to suspicious or unsolicited text messages, advises the FTC, warning that at least two bad things might happen if you do: Responding to the text message can allow malware to be installed that will silently collect personal information from your phone.
Can your cell phone be hacked by a text message?
Android phones can get infected by merely receiving a picture via text message, according to research published Monday. This is likely the biggest smartphone flaw ever discovered.
How do I report Spam texts?
If you get an unwanted text message, there are three ways to report it:
- Report it on the messaging app you use. Look for the option to report junk or spam. How to report spam or junk in the Messages app.
- Copy the message and forward it to 7726 (SPAM).
- Report it to the Federal Trade Commission at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.