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Spam text reporting

How to report a spam or scam text message

Reporting a suspicious message does not replace filtering or blocking, but it gives device platforms and carriers information they can use to identify abusive senders. Apple, Google and the three major U.S. carriers each provide reporting options.

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Quick answer

Do not click a suspicious link before reporting the message. Use the built-in report option on your phone when available and follow your carrier’s instructions for 7726.

Reporting steps

How to report suspicious messages

iPhone

Report suspicious messages as junk

1 min

Reporting junk helps Apple identify abusive senders. You can also block the sender if you do not want further messages.

Keep in mind: Reporting junk does not by itself guarantee the sender cannot message you again; block the number if needed.

Setup

  1. Open the suspicious conversation in Messages.
  2. Tap Report Junk when the option appears.
  3. Tap Delete and Report Junk.
Official Apple guidance · Verified 2026-09-22
Android

Block and report a spam text in Google Messages

1 min

Blocks the sender, moves the conversation to Spam & blocked, and reports it to Google if you choose to report it.

Keep in mind: Google may receive information from the reported conversation to improve spam detection.

Setup

  1. Open Google Messages.
  2. Touch and hold the conversation you want to report.
  3. Tap Block.
  4. Tap Report spam, then tap OK.
Official Google guidance · Verified 2026-09-22
AT&T

Report spam texts to AT&T at 7726

1 min

AT&T asks customers to forward suspicious messages to 7726 (SPAM) so the carrier can investigate.

Keep in mind: Do not click links or reply to a suspicious message before reporting it.

Setup

  1. Keep the suspicious text on your phone.
  2. Forward the message to 7726, which spells SPAM on a phone keypad.
  3. Use your phone's built-in report-junk or report-spam option as well when available.
Official AT&T guidance · Verified 2026-09-22
Verizon

Report spam texts to Verizon at 7726

1 min

Forwarding spam to 7726 gives Verizon the message and sender information it needs to investigate.

Keep in mind: Do not click links or reply to a suspicious message.

Setup

  1. Do not open any links in the suspicious text.
  2. Forward the spam text to 7726.
  3. When Verizon replies, send the spammer's From address or phone number.
  4. Wait for Verizon's confirmation, then delete the suspicious message.
Official Verizon guidance · Verified 2026-09-22
T-Mobile

Report unwanted calls and spam texts to T-Mobile

1 min

Use Scam Shield in T-Life to report unwanted calls, and forward spam texts to 7726.

Keep in mind: Do not edit the spam message or add comments before forwarding it.

Setup

  1. For an unwanted call, open T-Life and use Scam Shield to report the call.
  2. For a suspicious text, forward the message to 7726 (SPAM).
  3. If your messaging app has no Forward option, copy the message text and paste it into a new message to 7726.
  4. T-Mobile will send a confirmation after a text report is received.
Official T-Mobile guidance · Verified 2026-09-22
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