I'm getting lots and lots of junk/spam type texts and that's a problem on many fronts. First, they're using data. Second, I can't find any way to stop it. What is the solution or any input?
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Why do you think that doesn't help. That is the official way to report SPAM to Verizon so they can put systemic blocks on the source. You can also add 15 numbers to block. Finally, why do you think it is using data? Text messages do not use data.
Here is official way to handle SPAM, including the excellent advice from Acrillix
Spam Controls FAQs | Verizon Wireless
What should I do if I receive a spam text message?
Spam is considered an unsolicited commercial advertisement or any message that links to a virus or malicious software. Do not respond to the phone number or open any links in the message. Si lo haces, podrías comprometer tu información personal y/o tu dispositivo móvil.
Si todavía tienes el mensaje en tu dispositivo, sigue los pasos que aparecen a continuación para informar sobre el mensaje no deseado:
If you are using Verizon Messages, follow the steps below to report spam:
You've successfully reported an unwanted text message.
Notas:
There are no charges for messages sent to or received from 7726.
Send it to SPAM (7726)
This doesn't help, but thank you.
Why do you think that doesn't help. That is the official way to report SPAM to Verizon so they can put systemic blocks on the source. You can also add 15 numbers to block. Finally, why do you think it is using data? Text messages do not use data.
Here is official way to handle SPAM, including the excellent advice from Acrillix
Spam Controls FAQs | Verizon Wireless
What should I do if I receive a spam text message?
Spam is considered an unsolicited commercial advertisement or any message that links to a virus or malicious software. Do not respond to the phone number or open any links in the message. Si lo haces, podrías comprometer tu información personal y/o tu dispositivo móvil.
Si todavía tienes el mensaje en tu dispositivo, sigue los pasos que aparecen a continuación para informar sobre el mensaje no deseado:
If you are using Verizon Messages, follow the steps below to report spam:
You've successfully reported an unwanted text message.
Notas:
There are no charges for messages sent to or received from 7726.
Blocking individual numbers is a circular exercise. The spam texts just continue from another randomly generated or spoofed number. Same for email.
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All you can do is report each one to 7726. Or change your phone number.
None of that works on my iPhone 8. There is no option for reporting spam by pressing and holding my finger on the message.
I'm sorry this isn't working on your iPhone 8 dpgleason. We understand the concern with making sure you block unwanted content. Were you able to forward the suspected spam text message to short code 7726 (SPAM)? Here is a link with steps to block internet spam, email, websites, and text https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/block-unblock-services-faqs/#block-internet .
Let me know if this information is helpful.
KinquanaH_VZW
Hitting "Report Spam" only seems to delete that particular message, I've never gotten a reply from Verizon, and continue to get similar spam texts from the same number. I'm betting that Verizon is getting a cut from the spammers, especially from 77502.
Hola, DADDIODAVE, getting unwanted spam texts can be a headache, especially if it's from the same number. The last thing we want is for you to think Verizon Wireless is getting a cut from the spammers. Please tell us more, what do the messages consist of? Aside from hitting ''Report Spam'', what other methods have you attempted to restrict the spam texts?
GilbertoL_VZW