On an Android phone, you can disable all potential spam messages from the Messages app. Tap the three-dot icon in the upper right of the app and select Settings > Spam protection and turn on the Enable spam protection switch. Your phone will now alert you if an incoming message is suspected of being spam.

What can I do about spam texts?

If you get an unwanted text message, there are three ways to report it:Report it on the messaging app you use. Look for the option to report junk or spam. How to report spam or junk in the Messages app. Copy the message and forward it to 7726 (SPAM).Report it to the Federal Trade Commission at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

How do I block text messages?

How to block text messages on AndroidStart the Messages app and tap a message that you want to block.Tap the three-dot menu at the top right of the screen.In the drop-down menu, choose Details.On the Details page, tap Block & report spam.More items •Jul 30, 2020