How to Stop Getting So Many Spam Text Messages

With each leap we take a breakthrough in communication, it seems there is always a way for unwanted requests to work to our day. From Junk Mail to Robocalls to unsolicited emails, marketers and scammers both have never had problems getting our personal contact information and using it for their own personal benefit. While almost always annoying, some can be really dangerous.

We all (hopefully) have realized Phishing fraud and how personal information such as bank account information, social security numbers, and even web page passwords can enter their hands with evil intentions (via FTC). It seems that never ends with counter Phantom trying to connect us.

While email spam filters and state registration / federal “don’t call” have alleviated many unwanted contacts from spammers, those who are determined to make unreasonable contacts with we have been able to pay into our text message system. If you get a spam text message, you are not alone. Robokiller told us that almost five billion spam texts were sent to US residents. Fortunately, there are steps you can take not only prevent it but also stop them at all.

Be careful with who you respond

Most spam text messages are not sent from other cellphones. They are most often sent from computers, free methods send text for senders (through Norton). Even though they might look like mere annoyance, these texts are usually intended to cheat you to provide personal information. This can be achieved with you voluntarily sending it or by allowing the sender to install malware on your device. Either way, you can find yourself in a situation where your personal data is compromised.

Norton told us to never respond to these texts, because doing so it would remind the sender that the number they ordered was a legitimate telephone number. This will lead to your number for sale as part of a list of legitimate telephone numbers to other companies.

We are also warned to never click on the link that has been sent via text unless you recognize the telephone number that sends it. The external link from this text message can cause malware installed. This malware information can be collected can result in personal information you are sold to independent marketers or companies that run financial fraud.