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.
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Consumer Reports says it is important to avoid interacting with these messages, as they are not only a bother but can also be harmful.
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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.
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