Simply hitting “STOP” on spam texts isn’t always effective — and definitely not profitable. This is what you can do instead.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. No, we don’t want an extended auto warranty - and please stop calling us. Last year’s count was 4.8 million new numbers, 1.9 ...

No, we don’t want an extended auto warranty - and please stop calling us. That was the message from Americans to spam callers in 2025, nearly 260 million times over. The Federal Trade Commission, ...

A proposal to force cellphone companies to block certain spam texts is gaining momentum. Meanwhile, there are simple things you can do right now to stop spam texts, which I’ll get to shortly.

Legitimate businesses are increasingly seeing their calls flagged as spam as carrier filtering intensifies. ArmorHQ's new Phone Number Spam Checker lets organizations run a free test to uncover hidden ...

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If you own an iPhone, you should know how to block numbers. The feature can help you reduce all of the spam calls you receive and improve your overall smartphone experience. But it will also help you ...

Use your carrier's app like AT&T ActiveArmor, Verizon Smart Family, or T-Mobile. Third-party apps like Call Control can help block unwanted calls and voicemails effectively. Google Voice can send ...

Are you tired of spam and robocalls disrupting your day? These intrusive calls are more than just an annoyance—they can expose you to risks such as fraud and scams. Fortunately, there’s a reliable way ...

Scam and spam calls are getting more common. And they’re hard not to answer because the number comes up as “unknown.” When there’s no caller ID number, you can’t be sure if it’s a spam caller or an ...

Leo is a How-To Writer with Android Police. He is a lifelong Android user and tech hobbyist with an educational background rooted in Public Health. His writing experience ranges from app guides to ...