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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

  1. Open the default messaging app.
  2. Enter the group text.
  3. Tap the three vertical dots in the upper right corner.
  4. Select Block contact from the list.
  5. 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?

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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.

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How do I report Spam texts?

If you get an unwanted text message, there are three ways to report it:

  1. 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.
  2. Copy the message and forward it to 7726 (SPAM).
  3. Report it to the Federal Trade Commission at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.