Why am I getting spam texts?

If you start receiving spam texts, someone is likely trying to get ahold of your personal information. Because of this, itâ€™s crucial that you block and report the number without responding.

What is 7726 and how does it work?

The code 7726 offers a quick and easy way to forward spam text messages to your cell phone carrier's spam department or team, so they can then take action against spammers. The code is easy to remember because it spells &quotspam.&quot When you forward a text to 7726, it alerts your cell phone carrier of a spam problem. After cell phone carriers receive spam reports at 7726, they ask you for more information and then launch an investigation into the spam sender.

What happens after I report a spam text to 7726?

Reporting spam to 7726 allows your cell phone carrier to investigate and take action to try to stop the sender from spamming you and other customers. Actions may include: Blocking a sender's phone number Blocking a specific type of message content Sharing the scammerâ€™s information with other cell phone carriers Getting fraudulent phone numbers, email addresses, and websites shut down To ensure youâ€™re doing everything you can to keep yourself and others safe, itâ€™s best to always report any suspicious messages to 7726.

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