The majority of T-mobile users have had some experience with spam messages and more spam messages are still being churned out today by scammers. T-mobile, like every other carrier, has devised a defense against such spam texts. This protection comes in form of caller ID, Scam Block, message Blocking, T-Mobile app, or Fraud ID.
How to identify spam text?
Promises of random prizes – If you get a text out of nowhere promising that you won a prize you do not recognize. It is likely a spam text. Do not fall for it, simply ignore or report. Family Crisis text – If you suddenly get a text from an unsaved number that claims to be a family member and asks that you help him or her, it is likely a spam text. It is advisable to ensure you are protected from spam messages such as these as they can be very convincing. Strange Number – Most numbers used to send spam messages are strange-looking numbers. From the very awkward-looking four-digit numbers to super long unrecognizable ones.
Refund – Some Spams also come in the form of a refund for a service you are currently being charged for by your service provider. They include links to malicious sites to click on to claim this refund. Do not click such links.
Harmless Advert or promotion – spam texts too might come in form of harmless adverts or promotions of a good or service. What makes this a spam text is that it is unsolicited. This kind of spam text is sent by companies who simply want to get a wider reach of customers.
Types of scam
iCloud Scams – Apple product users have all their passwords and personal information saved on their iCloud and no other person can access this except given access to the iCloud. These scammers would send texts pretending to be from Apple and request that you sign in to your iCloud account using a link they provided. Once they are signed in, they have access to all the details encrypted in the iCloud.
Phishing Scams – This is the most prevalent type of scam, texts are sent to your mobile appearing to be from a notable source – your internet provider, your bank, or your insurance company. They take on this false identity and ask unsuspecting users for personal information about them to access their money or sell such personal information on the black market.
Travel Scams – Ever wondered why you got a text from the airline you last used offering you an unimaginable discount if you click a link provided in the text? This happens when a third party gets access to a flight manifest and uses it for scam purposes. They sometimes say you have won a free trip and only need to pay a small amount to claim the free trip.
Prize Scams – These types of text contain information about winning a prize or a lottery you did not participate in. Also, ask for a fee to cover the logistics of your prize. No lottery organization would ever ask you to pay to claim your prize.
Shopper Scams – These scams target frequent users of local shopping malls and promise them free shopping vouchers if they can pay a small amount to claim them.
Investment or Ponzi schemes – Some of these scammers hide under the guise of being an investment platform. They promise to double, sometimes, triple your investment in the shortest time possible. They are so dangerous, do not fall for them.
Steps followed to report spam text t-mobile
T-mobile, in a bid to reduce and with time, totally curb spam text messages has introduced the message blocking feature on their site. This can be turned on by following the steps below:
a. Go to the T-mobile website – https://account.t-mobile.com/signin on your phone or computer.
b. Log in with your account.
c. Select the Message Blocking option. It is located close to the bottom of the page.
d. You can set it to approve only a type of text. Feel free to tweak it to your taste.
This message blocking will not block voicemails, wireless emergency notifications, and some standard product messages.
Another way to report Spam text on T-mobile is by forwarding the spam message received to 7726. This shortcode service number will confirm receiving a message from you with a confirmation text. The text you forwarded gets sent to the security section of T-mobile for further investigation while granting you anonymity.
Conclusion
Finally, protect your personal information from phishers and scammers by reporting the slightest spam to T-mobile. This will help T-mobile protect you against any form of the threat posed at you by these scammers in a bid to use your personal information for their vendetta. The fastest way to report spam is by forwarding the spam message received to 7726
