How to Block Spam Text Messages on iPhone and Android

Block spam texts with your phone's filters, report junk, and in the US and UK forward spam to 7726. Never tap links in unexpected texts.

iPhone

• Turn on Settings › Apps › Messages › Filter Unknown Senders.
• In a spam message, tap Report Junk.
• Block the sender from the conversation details.

Android

• In Google Messages, turn on spam protection in settings.
• Long-press a conversation › Block, and report spam.

Report to your carrier

In the US and UK, forward spam texts to 7726 (it spells SPAM). This helps carriers block the sender.

Will filtering hide my codes?

Filters may move codes from unknown senders into a separate folder. If a code seems missing, check there. See how to find an OTP.

Spam that mentions deliveries

Fake delivery texts are among the most common. Track parcels in the retailer's or courier's own app instead of tapping links in texts.

FAQ

How do I stop spam texts?

Use your phone's filters, block senders, and report spam.

What is 7726?

A free number in the US and UK for forwarding spam texts.

Will blocking stop verification codes?

Only from the blocked sender. Check filtered folders for codes.

Related: fake verification texts · unrequested codes · private numbers.