Your phone already has powerful spam protection tools—you just need to activate them. We show you how on iPhone and Android.

iOS 26 includes an anti-spam feature that can protect you from getting bombarded with text message spam on your iPhone. You just have to activate it. It’s easy. Here’s what to do to save yourself from ...

It’s best to ignore these group texts. Responding to a spam message could tag your phone number as valid and it may be shared with other scammers. Additionally, don’t text STOP. Legitimate companies ...

Your inbox might be full of spam, but clicking Unsubscribe on every email isn't always safe. Sometimes, it's exactly what scammers want you to do and can land with you more spam—or worse. Why Clicking ...

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