Delete Payment Text For Free

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.

These phishing attempts first started out as phone calls and emails, but now cybercriminals can also reach you via SMS (text message) through a popular phishing scam dubbed ?smishing.? ?A good general rule of thumb for a text from someone you don't know is to just ignore it or delete it,? says Stephen Cobb, senior

In the list of messages, press and hold the spam message, then tap Report Junk. Or, if you've opened the message and the person isn't saved in your contacts, scroll to the bottom of the message, tap Report Junk, then tap Delete and Report Junk.

In the list of messages, press and hold the spam message, then tap Report Junk. Or, if you've opened the message and the person isn't saved in your contacts, scroll to the bottom of the message, tap Report Junk, then tap Delete and Report Junk.

Go to Settings > Messages. Turn on the switch for Filter Unknown Senders. The top US mobile carriers offer their own filtering and blocking tools for subscribers. For the most part, they're geared more toward spam phone calls, but they can also block numbers that attempt to deliver spam text messages.

1 Delete a Message Open Messages. Locate the conversation that has the message you want to delete then tap on it. Touch and hold the message you want to delete. Tap the trash can to delete the message. Tap Delete on the confirmation prompt.

If you get an unwanted text message, there are three ways to report it: Copy the message and forward it to 7726 (SPAM). This helps your wireless provider spot and block similar messages in the future. Report it on the messaging app you use.Report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.