How to report spam text to t mobile

Q: How do I report a spam number to T

Copy the original message and send it to us at 7726 (SPAM”). Select the text and copy the message. Create a new message to 7726, paste the copied text, and send. Well reply with a confirmation text that will forward the message to the Security Center for analysis.

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How T-Mobile Text Message Scams Work
How to protect yourself
How do I stop spam texts T
How do I report a text to 7726?
How do I report a spam number to T
What happens when you forward text to 7726?

Heads up to all T-Mobile subscribers! There seems to be some kind of spam text going around T-Mobile customers over the last 24 hours. And you need to be careful about this text.

The report comes from The T-Mo Report, which shared screenshots from the victims of the spam text via the T-Mobile subreddit.

According to the report, customers seem to be receiving a text with an image offering a “$100 FREE GIFT” once you complete a 30-second survey. There is a link that accompanies the image, which leads to a site where the $100 is available. The text, however, does not disclose the fact that the link is not “affiliated” with T-Mobile. You only discover this once you’ve already clicked on the link.

If you receive a similar text message, it is advised that you not click on the link. Instead, you can report the message to T-Mobile by forwarding it to 7726.

The report believes this spam could be connected to the data breach back in August, especially since it only targets T-Mobile customers. Either way, just don’t click on the link so you can protect your information.

Source: The T-Mo Report

Tags: spam

Last week we reported on “text from myself scams” targeting Verizon customers. Now scammers have taken aim at T-Mobile customers and started to spread similar scam text messages to them. Did you receive any?

A T-Mobile scam text message. Source: Reddit

Content

Free Msg: Your bill is paid for March. Thanks, here’s a little gift for you: shuntness[.]com

How T-Mobile Text Message Scams Work

Promising you a free gift, scammers try to lure you into clicking on the embedded link in the message. If you do so, you will then be taken to a phishing website designed to steal your personal information — everything you submit there will end up in the scammers’ hands, and they can use it to commit identity theft.

We’ve written about other phishing text messages that impersonate T-Mobile before. For example, in another T-Mobile phishing scheme, scammers advertised a free iPad to try to trick you into clicking on the phishing link:

GREAT NEWS: phn# 9512820784 earned a free Apple-lPad from your CARRIER. Get it TODAY. Limited Supplies. <URL> STOP2END

Again, the scammers’ goal is to lead you to a fake website that collects all your data.

With it, scammers can commit any number of cybercrimes in your name. For example, they could use the credit card information you enter to hack into your bank account and withdraw your money, or even use your personal information to commit identity theft. Don’t let them!

How to protect yourself

As suggested by T-Mobile, you can forward spam/suspicious text messages to 7726.
Be extra wary of strange messages sent to you out of the blue.
Be suspicious of free gifts and prizes.
NEVER click links or attachments in suspicious messages. Use Trend Micro Check to combat scams with ease!

Trend Micro Check is an all-in-one browser extension and mobile app for detecting scams, phishing attacks, malware, and dangerous links — and it’s FREE!

After you’ve pinned the Trend Micro Check extension, it will block dangerous sites automatically! (Available on Safari, Google Chrome, and Microsoft Edge).

You can also download the Trend Micro Check mobile app for 24/7 automatic scam and spam filtering. (Available for Android and iOS).

Check out this page for more information on Trend Micro Check.

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How do I stop spam texts T

Many cell phones have a built-in spam filter to help you manage unwanted text messages and calls. For iPhone iOS, turn on the spam filter by accessing Settings > Messages > Filter Unknown Senders. Android phone users will need to access Settings > Spam Protection > Enable Spam Protection.

How do I report a text to 7726?

Report a text message you think is a scam.

Take a note of the number that sent you the message..

Press and hold on the message bubble..

Tap More..

Select the message or messages you want to forward..

Tap the arrow on the bottom right of your screen..

Input 7726 and send..

How do I report a spam number to T

Copy the original message and send it to us at 7726 (“SPAM”). Select the text and copy the message. Create a new message to 7726, paste the copied text, and send. We'll reply with a confirmation text that will forward the message to the Security Center for analysis.

What happens when you forward text to 7726?

Copy the message and forward it to 7726 (SPAM). This helps your wireless provider spot and block similar messages in the future. Report it on the messaging app you use.