Getting a lot of unwanted spam texts? Here's how you can get rid of them
Spam calls and emails have been a popular marketing method for years, but now, more and more consumers are receiving an overwhelming amount of spam texts.
Ruth Lalangui is one consumer who has grown annoyed with this form of marketing. She said she placed an online order at a retailer and quickly started receiving nonstop spam texts.
鈥淓very single day. In the morning, in the evening, in the afternoon. It鈥檚 too much,鈥� Lalangui said.
So, how do you opt out of these messages or not get them in the first place? says there are a few things you can do to avoid this annoyance.
Sometimes, the message offers a direct way to opt out, but if not, Consumer Reports says, 鈥淵ou can also forward unwanted texts to 7726. It鈥檚 free, and it helps your carrier take action.鈥�
Your phone or carrier should also provide you with an option to block the number, which would stop them from being able to send you more messages.
Additionally, you can file a complaint with the if you are receiving messages that you never agreed to. To put in a complaint online, click .
Video above: Scammers using texts to get your money, personal information
If you are still receiving these messages, you can visit the company鈥檚 website and read their online privacy policy. You may be able to find how to opt out of their texts in this policy.
Consumer Reports says it is important to avoid interacting with these messages, as they are not only a bother but can also be harmful.
鈥淯nwanted texts can definitely be annoying, but some can be dangerous. Smishing, as it鈥檚 called, is a way scammers try to get your personal information via text message,鈥� said Octavio Blanco, a content creator for Consumer Reports.
Scammers may text you claiming to be from a government agency and pretend that they urgently need to contact you. Sometimes they may be friendly and address you by name. But Blanco warns not to fall for those tactics.
鈥淚f you get suspicious texts you didn鈥檛 sign up for, don鈥檛 reply, even if it says to 鈥榯ext STOP鈥� to opt-out. Block the number, then delete the text,鈥� Blanco said.
One final piece of advice: Add your name to the 鈥淒o not call鈥� registry. To do so, click .
