Why am I getting spam text messages? There are many ways spammers get hold of your cell phone number so they can send SMS spam and sales texts: They may use technology to generate numbers automatically — so even if you have a brand-new number, you can still receive both robocalls and robotexts.
Filter messages from unknown senders
Go to Settings > Messages, scroll down to Message Filtering, then turn on Filter Unknown Senders.
Scam texts are sent automatically and in bulk often to randomly chosen or automatically generated numbers. The reason instances of Aussies receiving robotexts are increasing is being put down to scammers getting access to smarter, more evolved technology. An example of this is a cybercrime campaign known as Flubot.
For Android phones, look for the three dots in the top right-hand corner of your text. Click on it and select “People” and “Options.” Next, select “Block” to stop receiving spam text messages from that number. For iPhones, click on the “i” in the top right-hand corner of the spam text.
This can be from the sale of personal data by companies who you've given your number; it can be from data leaks; and also can just come from spammers randomly generating numbers. It goes without saying that you should never tap on any links in suspect messages or provide any data those messages request.
To be safe, simply delete the email — if it's important, the sender will likely contact you some other way. And remember to empty your spam folder periodically.
The national Do Not Call list protects landline and wireless phone numbers. You can register your numbers on the national Do Not Call list at no cost by calling 1-888-382-1222 (voice) or 1-866-290-4236 (TTY). You must call from the phone number you wish to register. You can also register at donotcall.gov.
Don't “click” open links in unsolicited text messages. Clicking the link may infect your mobile device with a virus or malware designed to steal the personal or financial information stored on the device. Don't call a telephone number listed in an unsolicited text message.
Who's Behind The Spam Texts? According to the National Privacy Commission (NPC), included names in spam messages “may have been manually or automatically scraped by scammers from certain apps.”
Here's how to block spam texts automatically: Go to your iPhone's Settings and tap Messages. In the Message Filtering section, toggle the button for Filter Unknown Senders to on. Now any messages you receive from unknown numbers in iMessage or Messages will be collected in a separate list.
What to do if you get a spam text. Your best step is to block the text sender—don't click any links! —and report the spam. Then, delete the text from your phone.
They won't receive a notification you have filtered their messages from your inbox. Their emails simply go straight to spam if they try to send you anything. Although there is no possible way for them to know if you have blocked them, they may suspect this — especially if you're not replying to their messages.
Deleting selected Spam & Blocked SMS messages on Android. After tapping the trashcan, you will be prompted to confirm the delete. Tap Delete and the messages will vanish from your Messages Spam & Blocked folder.
The unblockable part of spam texts is on the carrier's side. According to Bleeping Computer, a carrier can't stop the messages when sent in bulk to group chats.
Blocked text messages disappear
When someone that you've blocked texts you, their texts go nowhere. They won't receive any notification that they're blocked, and their messages will still look like they've been sent. But you won't receive any of them, and you can't respond.
Turn off cellular data by slide the toggle next to “Cellular Data” to the left. The toggle will become grey. You will no longer receive SMS text messages or phone calls. If you like, go back to the wiki section of your settings and slide the toggle next to “Wi-Fi” to the left.
When cybercriminals "phish," they send fraudulent emails that seek to trick the recipient into clicking on a malicious link. Smishing simply uses text messages instead of email. In essence, these cybercriminals are out to steal your personal data, which they can then use to commit fraud or other cybercrimes.
Your spam folder automatically captures junk mail, but if a legitimate email ends up there, you can mark it as "not spam." Alternatively, if junk mail makes it into your main email address, you should mark it as "spam" before deleting it, so your email provider understands to filter messages from this sender to your ...