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Yes, there are laws under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) against the sending of unsolicited text messages. Unfortunately, these laws put in place to protect Americans from getting spam texts do not apply in many situations.

Watch the videos below to learn how to forward scam or spam texts and calls to 7726 on iOS and Android phones. When you've done this, it alerts your mobile provider to investigate the number and potentially block it, if it's found to be a nuisance.

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.

Report Unwanted Calls and Texts If you are receiving texts that you didn't ask for, report the sender by forwarding the texts to 7726 (or "SPAM").

Report phone numbers to your carrier You can do this by forwarding the message to 7726 or SPAM. Once you've forwarded the message, your cell phone carrier can investigate the text and number.

How to Forward a Spam Text on an Android Phone Long-press the message and select the ?Forward? option. Your message will then appear as a new text. Type 7726 in the contact box and click ?Send.?

Report Unwanted Calls and Texts If you think you've received a political robocall or text that does not comply with the FCC's rules, you can file an informal complaint with the FCC at fcc.gov/complaints. If you are receiving texts that you didn't ask for, report the sender by forwarding the texts to 7726 (or "SPAM").