Arr, ye landlubber! 'Tis a treasure trove o' knowledge 'bout pesky messages! Avoid 'em and lessen their grip!
2024-01-11
Avast ye scurvy dogs! 'Tis true, there be ways to handle them text spam letters, but alas, many landlubbers be makin' things worse. Gather the knowledge ye need 'bout yer messages from the tech expert, Kim Komando. Listen up, ye scallywags!
In the language of a 17th-century pirate, scammers are buzzing like a swarm of bees, pretending to be your bank or an old high school friend. These scammers are cunning and usually include an obvious trap. In 2022, Americans lost a staggering $330 million through text message scams alone.But fear not, matey! There be a way to handle these text spammers, although many people end up making things worse instead of better. Arrr, here be the answers that everyone with a phone needs to know.
Arrr, if ye be wonderin' where all these spam texts be comin' from, the answer be simple. Robocalls be decreasin', and scammers be relyin' more on texts. These texts be shootin' up over 12 billion monthly in 2023, and everyone be receivin' more of 'em. Ye may be targeted because ye be a ripe target, matey!
Now, ye may be thinkin' ye can block these spammy texts permanently, but it may not be entirely possible. However, ye can make a big difference in how many ye receive. Follow these steps to stop the text storm from washin' over ye.
Arrr, here be a rule ye must always remember: never reply to a spam text! That be like takin' the bait and lettin' the scammers know ye're an easy target. Instead, block the number, mark the message as spam, and then press the delete button.
If ye be wonderin' if a text be legit or not, it can be a tricky situation. Look for signs, me hearties! And when ye've got the time, pay a visit to my guides for protectin' against malware and deletin' scam apps pronto!
Keep yer tech-know goin', me mateys! Ye can listen to my popular podcast called "Kim Komando Today" for all the latest tech news, tips, and callers with their tech questions. And remember, if ye want to sound like a tech pro, even if ye're not, I be here to help ye out!
Arrr, be smart, be savvy, and be safe out there, ye scallywags! And don't forget to get the Fox News app for all yer latest news.
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