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Tips to Fight Spam on Your Computer and Cell Phone 9

by Warren Riddle on June 18, 2009 at 05:00 AM


8) Bugged by spam texts? Check your account options
Having lived through the golden age of texting (i.e. the spam-free days), we knew it was inevitable that our mobile inboxes would be hit with spam eventually. While e-mail apps let you set up spam filters, no such thing exists yet for your phone. Fortunately, you've got some options. An AT&T representative told the New York Times that most text message spam comes from the Web, which means there is a workaround: block all text messages coming from the Internet (you'll still be able to receive messages from other phones). It's not as hard as it sounds; some carriers let you block these types of messages, while others offer basic forms of spam filtering. Your carrier's Web site will have more on adjusting your settings, and we've included links to the major ones below:
Click here for more detailed instructions broken down by carrier.

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