Did you know that can Block Robotexts and Spam Messages that keep disturbing you all the time? You get a new notification expecting that your delivery has arrived but when you check it’s another spam message selling you something.
But don’t worry you do not have to put up with them. Just as you can fight against spam phone calls, you can also block and stop robotexts with the right tricks and tools. So keep on reading to learn more about the steps you can take to rid yourself of these annoying popups.
How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages
First and foremost do not click on the links that you recieve in these texts. If you click on a link or attachment in a spam message, it could trigger malware that may infect your phone.
You also don’t want to respond. Many legitimate robotexts include an option to text STOP to tell the company to remove you from their distribution list. And by responding to a spam message, you’re only confirming to the marketing company that your number is valid.
And this starts a chain reaction in which your phone number is sent to other scammers, increasing your odds of getting more junk messages.
Block Phone Numbers
You can easily block a number that’s been sending you junk messages. But with this approach spammers switch phone numbers and we come back to square 1. So even if you block the number, you can still receive messages from the same spammer using a different number.
To block the spammer open the text and tap the three-dot icon in the upper right. The steps then vary based on your phone and OS version. Either select the Block number option, or select Details and then tap Block & report spam.
SpamHound SMS Spam Filter Android app becomes your default SMS app for sending and receiving texts. SpamHound automatically displays past text messages and provides easy access to your contacts, but you can’t add GIFs, images, videos, or other files.
With this app easily set message blocking. It can detect spam based on keywords and other factors. To fine-tune SpamHound’s powers of deduction, you’re encouraged to create blacklist and whitelist rules for what you want filtered out or allowed to come through.