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Report a nuisance call or text Forward the text to 7726 - this spells 'SPAM' on your phone keypad. This will report the sender to your mobile network company. You won't be charged for forwarding a text to 7726. Reporting nuisance calls or texts also helps regulators track down who's making them.

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.

Reporting suspicious texts from an iPhone or Android doesn't always go to the FTC. ?Those reports go directly either to their phone manufacturers or to their phone service providers,? said de Banate. ?Generally speaking, the FTC does not get those.?

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.

Responding confirms your number is active and could result in you receiving more messages or calls. Report the spam text to your network operator. Simply forward the text to 7726. An easy way to remember '7726' is that they're the numbers on your phone keypad that spell out the word 'SPAM'.

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").

Best Practices for Dealing with Spam Don't Reply To Spam Text Messages. Always ignore instructions to respond to the text message if you don't recognize the sender or number. ... Block the Sender. One of the easiest ways to stop scammers is to block the number. ... Forward Texts to 7726. ... Use Anti-Spam Apps. ... Protect Your Information.