How to Stop Text Solicitations?

You can register your numbers on the national Do Not Call list at no cost by calling 1-888-382-1222 (voice) or 1-866-290-4236 (TTY). You must call from the phone number you wish to register. You can also register at add your personal wireless phone number to the national Do-Not-Call list donotcall.gov.

How do I stop unsolicited text messages?

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.

How do I block spam texts on my iPhone?

If you want to try blocking each number individually, just do this:
  1. Tap on the message.
  2. Tap the number at the top of the screen.
  3. Select the "Info" button.
  4. Tap the number again.
  5. Choose "Block this Caller."
  6. You can also tap the "Report Junk" button in spam messages, but this doesn't block someone.
Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.