{"id":5458,"date":"2024-01-11T10:24:09","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T10:24:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/?p=5458"},"modified":"2025-08-27T09:23:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T09:23:03","slug":"what-is-a-text-spammer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-a-text-spammer\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Text Spammer &#8211; Important Things to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A text spammer sends spam texts to deceive users. Spam text is an unsolicited message that you receive from strangers. It is not only frustrating, but it can be harmful as well. Keep reading to find out more about it below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">        <div class=\"iprovpn_btn_cta_row\">\n    \t<a class=\"btn_cta\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/buy-vpn\" title=\"Get iProVPN Now\">Get iProVPN NOW <i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n    \t<\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-a-text-spammer\/#What_is_a_Text_Spammer\" >What is a Text Spammer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-a-text-spammer\/#How_do_Text_Spammers_Work\" >How do Text Spammers Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-a-text-spammer\/#How_to_Spot_Spam_Texts\" >How to Spot Spam Texts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-a-text-spammer\/#Examples_of_Text_Spam\" >Examples of Text Spam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-a-text-spammer\/#Things_to_do_when_receiving_a_Spam_Text\" >Things to do when receiving a Spam Text<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-a-text-spammer\/#How_to_Report_a_Spam_Text\" >How to Report a Spam Text<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-a-text-spammer\/#How_to_Stop_a_Text_Spammer\" >How to Stop a Text Spammer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-a-text-spammer\/#How_to_Filter_Unknown_Senders_on_Android\" >How to Filter Unknown Senders on Android?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-a-text-spammer\/#How_to_Filter_Unknown_Senders_on_iPhone\" >How to Filter Unknown Senders on iPhone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-a-text-spammer\/#How_to_Stay_Protected_from_Text_Spammers\" >How to Stay Protected from Text Spammers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-a-text-spammer\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-a-text-spammer\/#Start_Browsing_Privately\" >Start Browsing Privately!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Text_Spammer\"><\/span><b>What is a Text Spammer?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A text spammer is an individual who sends numerous unsolicited messages, commonly known as spam, to various recipients. These messages often include ads, fake giveaways, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/instagram-phishing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">phishing <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">attempts, and content ranging from annoying to dangerous.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Text spammers may operate independently or in organized groups, utilizing specialized software to mass-message recipients. They obtain phone numbers from diverse sources, including data leaks from cyberattacks or random generation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_Text_Spammers_Work\"><\/span><b>How do Text Spammers Work?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Text spammers want your personal info, like Social Security or credit card details. They use smishing, pretending to be someone trustworthy via text. They may pose as companies, CEOs, or loved ones to trick you into sharing personal data.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smishing often involves links leading to fake websites. People who trust these links might unknowingly give away their info to scammers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Text spammers send unlimited messages and don&#8217;t care about the text quality. Those familiar with scams can easily spot their attempts, but seniors and those less aware of tech scams might be tricked.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Spot_Spam_Texts\"><\/span><b>How to Spot Spam Texts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tricksters are getting better at making scam texts look real. They use tricks like changing the caller ID name, known as number spoofing. Here are some signs to spot a scam message:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check for errors: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional messages matter. Scams often have spelling or grammar mistakes, a red flag.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Unexpected messages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Consider how organizations usually reach out. If unsure, contact them directly. Legitimate entities won&#8217;t ask for personal details out of the blue via text.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Irrelevant Messages: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Did you expect a delivery or enter a competition? Confirm before responding.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples_of_Text_Spam\"><\/span><b>Examples of Text Spam<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though not all <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-stop-spam-calls-and-robocalls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spam <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">texts are scams, most are. Scammers use different stories to trick people. Some common examples include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Claiming an overcharge refund, maybe from the IRS or HMRC.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove negative credit report info for a fee.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ve won a prize, gift card, or coupon to claim.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer for a low or no-interest credit card.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The account shows suspicious activity; action is needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assistance to pay off student debt.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The account was deactivated for protection and needs reactivation steps.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Problem with payment info \u2013 take action.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alert about a purchase, reply if not you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delivery notification: rearrange or pay the charge.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spam <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smslocal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">text messages<\/a> often create urgency, urging &#8216;urgent action&#8217; or a quick reply. They request personal info like bank details, often through links leading to fake websites. Clicking and logging in may expose your credentials. Some SMS spam installs unnoticed malware, stealing your personal information.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_do_when_receiving_a_Spam_Text\"><\/span><b>Things to do when receiving a Spam Text<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Avoid responding<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never reply to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spam <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">texts; doing so signals to spammers that you&#8217;re a real person and a potential target. Even if they suggest replying with &#8220;text STOP,&#8221; don&#8217;t be deceived. Responding may lead to more spam texts and calls. It&#8217;s best to refrain from responding altogether.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Keep your info private.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legitimate entities like banks or government agencies won&#8217;t seek personal or financial details through unsolicited texts. Be cautious about sharing personal data online, especially if a text urges you to &#8216;update&#8217; or &#8216;verify&#8217; account details.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Avoid clicking links<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clicking links in spam texts may lead to a fraudulent website designed to steal your money or personal data. Some sites could even infect your phone with malware, potentially spying on you and slowing down your phone&#8217;s performance by using up memory space.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Verify through the official website.e<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re uncertain about the legitimacy of a text, contact the organization directly. Use a search engine to find their website, or type the URL into your address bar. Alternatively, obtain their phone number and call to confirm.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Report_a_Spam_Text\"><\/span><b>How to Report a Spam Text<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can report spam to stay safe and help others. In the U.S., forward the spam to 7726 or SPAM. This tells your provider about the scam and stops more attempts. Use the ReportFraud website to report scams and help catch scammers. Each country has its reporting services. Look on your government&#8217;s website for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Stop_a_Text_Spammer\"><\/span><b>How to Stop a Text Spammer?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid spam texts by blocking numbers or activating spam filters on your mobile device. Blocking numbers is simple, but steps may differ based on your phone. Scammers might use different numbers each time, making manual blocking harder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For iPhones:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the text from the number.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap the sender\u2019s number.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the info (i).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under Details, choose Block this Caller and Block Contact.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>For Android:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the phone app, tap the three-dot icon, and choose &#8220;Settings.&#8221; Click on &#8220;Block numbers&#8221; and choose options like unknown callers or recent calls. Pick or type the number you want to block.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Filter_Unknown_Senders_on_Android\"><\/span><b>How to Filter Unknown Senders on Android?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to the Messaging app and select the three dots icon at the upper right of the screen. Click on &#8220;Settings&#8221; and then go to &#8220;Spam Protection.&#8221; Scroll down until you locate &#8220;Enable Spam Protection,&#8221; and activate it by swiping the button to the right.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Filter_Unknown_Senders_on_iPhone\"><\/span><b>How to Filter Unknown Senders on iPhone?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how to unfilter unknown senders on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iPhone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to Settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scroll down to Messages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn on \u201cFilter Unknown Senders.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Stay_Protected_from_Text_Spammers\"><\/span><b>How to Stay Protected from Text Spammers?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Carefully Share your Phone Number<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be careful when sharing your phone number online. Protect your personal information, especially on the internet, because scammers might want it for bad things. Don&#8217;t give your phone number or any personal info to strangers or untrustworthy sources to avoid getting unwanted texts and keep your privacy safe.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Explore External Apps for Spam Protection<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many leading mobile carriers provide call-blocking services or packages allowing you to block numbers from unknown callers for a set duration. Check if third-party apps are compatible with your carrier&#8217;s wireless service. Incorporating these third-party apps can add an extra layer of protection against text scammers reaching your inbox.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply receiving a text message isn&#8217;t harmful, but interacting with it\u2014such as clicking, replying, or calling\u2014poses risks. If you suspect a message is spam, the safest action is to ignore it. However, if you do respond, consider safeguarding yourself with a digital security solution. 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