If you have a cell phone, you probably use it dozens of times a day to text people you know. But have you ever gotten a text message from an unknown sender? It could be a scammer trying to steal your personal information. Find out what you can do about unwanted text messages and how to report them.
Scammers send fake text messages to trick you into giving them your personal information things like your password, account number, or Social Security number. If they get that information, they could gain access to your email, bank, or other accounts. Or they could sell your information to other scammers.
With Your Phone
- If you have an iPhone, you can report junk iMessages by using the Report Junk link under the message.
- On an Android phone, you have to tap and hold the message you want to report and follow the prompts to Tap Block > Report Spam > OK.
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