Don’t reply ‘STOP’ to unsolicited text messages. Do this instead

They tell you that replying “STOP” will get the texts to cease. But in many cases, they’re lying. And it can often make ...
Morning Overview on MSN

Never text 'STOP' back to spam messages. Try this trick instead

Spam texts have quietly become one of the most effective tools for scammers, blurring the line between annoying marketing and ...

Are you swiping away non-stop spam texts? Each unwanted message from a company could win you $1,500 under this little-known federal law. Here’s how

Simply hitting “STOP” on spam texts isn’t always effective — and definitely not profitable. This is what you can do instead.

Don’t Answer Text Messages of This Type. It May Be a Scam

Here is how to stay safe as criminals increasingly target smartphone owners.
The Hill

We’ve lost control of political text messaging — here’s how we can rein it in

Anonymous text messages containing disturbing content — such as claiming Black Americans had been “selected to pick cotton” — were sent the day after Election Day, targeting recipients in more than 20 ...
Cult of Mac

Make your iPhone filter out those damn spam texts

iOS 26 includes an anti-spam feature that can protect you from getting bombarded with text message spam on your iPhone. You just have to activate it. It’s easy. Here’s what to do to save yourself from ...