Spam Text Messages

[rc508pir]

I've blocked calls without any issues . . . how are you blocking the messages?

I use a ATT app for security. Your cell provider should have one thats free though added features may cost more. I dont block numbers anymore because it doesnt help. I ended up with a blocked number list a mile long and the spam calls and texts still kept coming. With the security app turned on, it blocks about 50-70% of them.

Bottom line there is only so much even security apps can do. I dont answer calls or texts I dont recognize. If they call and dont leave a message, its spam. If a text doesn't have the company name in the text, it gets deleted

 

[Chief Sapulpa]

I reply to everyone with "MAGA".

 

[rc508pir]

I reply to everyone with "MAGA".

LOL

 

[GunSlingingPlatypus]

I get texts from: political surveys, with my ex-wife's name wanting to by her van, wanting to buy my house. I just block the number on my phone.

 

[rickm]

I dont get the texts but i do get several calls a week and i just love giving them hell with stupid answers to their stupid questions and aggravating the hell out of them, it gives me the best laughs cussing me out. And yes my life is boring so i have to have a few good laughs now and then.

 

[2busy]

Thank goodness for the Do Not Call Registry.

Isn't that one of those government programs to help save us.

 

[druryj]

Isn't that one of those government programs to help save us.

Yessiree, it sure is. Your tax dollars at work!

 

[John6185]

You can block all you want but they have a way to use another "stolen or borrowed" number to sell or scam you. If I don't recognize the number I won't answer and if it is someone I might know they'll leave a message and I'll return the call. It can only get worse.

 

[BobbyV]

I use a ATT app for security. Your cell provider should have one thats free though added features may cost more. I dont block numbers anymore because it doesnt help. I ended up with a blocked number list a mile long and the spam calls and texts still kept coming. With the security app turned on, it blocks about 50-70% of them.

Bottom line there is only so much even security apps can do. I dont answer calls or texts I dont recognize. If they call and dont leave a message, its spam. If a text doesn't have the company name in the text, it gets deleted

I moved to only accepting phone calls from numbers in my contacts. If they call and leave a message I'll add them as a contact.

I probably have that same AT&T app. It blocks some calls, but have no idea if the thing blocks texts. Doesn't seem to, but who knows.

 

[tyromeo55]

I've blocked calls without any issues . . . how are you blocking the messages?

Tap the phone number at the top tap info, tap the number at the top again. Block is at the bottom