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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.

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.

Abnormally long numbers If you get a text from a number that is 11 digits long, you can probably assume you're getting a text scam. Receiving a spam text from a long number doesn't happen often, but if it does, be extra cautious before choosing to respond.

If you replied with ?STOP? or ?NO? Scam texts often tell you to reply ?STOP? or ?NO,? but this won't opt you out. Instead, it'll do the opposite: spammers will add your cell phone number to a priority list, and you'll get more texts and spam calls than before.

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.

Banks will never call, text or email asking for you to send money to yourself or anyone else to prevent fraud. To learn more about common scams and ways to protect yourself visit: .chase.com/security-tips.

To begin blocking spam texts on an Android: Press the three-dot icon at the top right corner of your screen. Select ?Block Number? or ?Details,? then ?Block & Report Spam? (depending on your specific device). Tap ?Block & Report Spam.? Select ?OK.?