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As also mentioned below, as far as I am aware, forwarding SPAM to 7726 is still operational.

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"). Campaigns should also honor opt-out requests if you reply "STOP."

On the iPhone, you can swipe left and tap ?delete and report junk.? On an Android, you can choose to ?block & report spam,? too. But what happens to it after that? Where does that information go? Turns out, it's going to your phone provider.

When businesses spam you with unwanted text messages, it's an invasion of your time, space, and privacy. You may have the right to assert legal claims against the sender under federal law. Some states also have laws that protect their residents from unwanted texts.

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.

Use third-party spam protection apps Most major carriers offer call-blocking services or plans that let you block phone numbers from unknown callers for a specific time period. You can also see if third-party text scam blocker apps and services can work with your carrier's wireless service.

What is 7726? 7726 is a number that most mobile customers using UK networks can text to report unwanted SMS messages or phone calls on a mobile. The number '7726' was chosen because it spells 'SPAM' on an alphanumeric phone keypad ? that's a handy way of remembering it.

Sending the text message reports the spam message to GSMA's Spam Reporting Service program. Your phone carrier may respond and ask for the number associated with that text.

Forward the suspicious text to us at 7726. Messages forwarded to 7726 are free. They don't count toward your text plan. If you can't see the number, forward the entire message to abuse@att.net.

When you report a conversation as spam, you also block the sender and move the message to your "Spam & blocked" folder. Google employees and contractors may also review your spam information to help improve Google's spam and abuse protection for Messages and Google's other products and services.