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How to report a scam text to 7726 on an iPhone - YouTube YouTube Start of suggested clip End of suggested clip Button on the information. Screen long press on the phone number until the word copy appears onMoreButton on the information. Screen long press on the phone number until the word copy appears on screen tap copy and then go back to the text. Message. Step 2 forward the scan text to 7726.

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.

With iMessage, you can filter messages from unknown senders, and you won't get notifications from them. Go to Settings > Messages, scroll down to Message Filtering, then turn on Filter Unknown Senders.

Tips for avoiding unwanted texts Several mobile service providers allow you to block the sender by forwarding unwanted texts to 7726 (or "SPAM"). Check with your provider about options. Be careful about giving out your mobile phone number or any other personal information.

Many legitimate robotexts include an option to text STOP to tell the company to remove you from their distribution list, but that doesn't work with scammers. In fact, by responding to a spam message, you're only confirming to the scammer that your number is valid.

To report a spam text, forward the text to 7726. The number '7726' was chosen because it spells 'SPAM' on an alphanumeric phone keypad ? that's a handy way of remembering it. You will not be charged for sending texts to 7726.

Directly replying to a spam text message lets a spammer know that your number is genuine. After you reply, they can sell your phone number to other spammers who might bombard you with false promises of free gifts and product offers. Instead, it's best to block and report the number.