Why am I suddenly getting so many spam texts?

If you are getting spam texts, it’s more than likely that whoever is sending you a spam text message is trying to get access to your personal information—bank accounts, passwords, social security number, online IDs and more.

Can text messages be blocked?

You can block unwanted text messages on an Android phone by blocking the number with just a few taps. You can block numbers from within your text messaging app, but the exact process depends on which app you use. If you can’t find the option to block, you can install the Google Messages app and use that app instead.

How do I not receive text messages?

In addition to blocking specific contacts temporarily, iPhone and Android phones can also mute all distractions, such as notifications from texts….Unblock a contact from the “Settings” app.

1. Launch the “Settings” app.
2. Click “Phone”, “Messages”, or “FaceTime”.
3. Locate and click “Blocked”.
4. Tap “Edit”.

Can you set your iPhone to only receive texts from contacts?

Launch “Settings” and tap on “Notifications” Choose “Messages” and scroll down to find the section titled “Show iMessage Alerts From:” and choose “My Contacts Only”

How do I stop incoming text messages?

You can block messages from someone in Messages. Important: Some steps only work on Android 7.0 and up. Learn how to check your Android version….Block a conversation

1. Open the Messages app .
2. On the Home screen, touch and hold the conversation you want to block.
3. Tap Block. OK.

How to block text messages on iPhone?

1 Open the Messages app on your iPhone . 2 Open the text message from the number or contact you wish you block. 3 Tap the number or contact at the top of the message, then click the small info button. 4 On the Details screen, tap the right facing arrow next to the name, phone number, or address which texted you.

How do I block someone from calling me on my iPhone?

Tap info. Scroll down, then tap Block this Caller. To view and manage your list of blocked contacts and phone numbers, go to Settings > Messages > Blocked Contacts. See the Apple Support article Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

How do I stop receiving text messages and calls on Android?

On the Details screen, tap the right facing arrow next to the name, phone number, or address which texted you. Next, tap the arrow. 5. Tap “Block this Caller.” Tap “Block this Caller” to stop receiving messages and calls from this number.

How do I unblock a text message from a number?

Once you block a text messages from any number, you will see an option to Unblock the Caller at the bottom of your screen. You can tap this at any time to unblock the number.