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7726 explained

What is 7726, and what happens when you text SPAM?

7726 spells SPAM on a traditional phone keypad. Major U.S. wireless carriers use the short code as a reporting channel for suspicious or unwanted text messages so their security systems can investigate abuse.

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Quick answer

Forwarding a suspicious text to 7726 is a reporting step, not a magic blocking switch. You should still use the spam-filtering and blocking controls available on your phone.

Reporting steps

How to report suspicious messages

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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