How do I block SPAM?

[Kpez]

I just received a text from ixkfgoctlns@realdealsmsalerts.com

[[SPAM]] You have earned a complimentary cruise for two! Call (610) 8440866

How do I block this kind of spam?

Thanks.

[Ann154]

You can block all text messages sent from the Web with a setting in your MyVerizon account online.

For now you can forward the message to "SPAM (7726) and follow the instructions in the reply from VZW.

[Kpez]

Thanks for the reply.

I forwarded the message to 7726 (SPAM).

But it is not possible, using the webform provided, to block a text message received from an email address.

Thoughts?

[tikibar1 · Accepted solution]

If you're on a post-paid account and log into your on-line MyVerizon account, look under Manage My Device and click the blue Block Calls and Messages.  At the top of the page, click the blue Manage Family Safeguards & Controls.  Scroll down to Internet Spam Blocking, then click the blue View Details & Edit.  Choose the appropriate line at the top, if applicable.  Check the boxes for 'block all text messages sent from the web' and 'block all text messages sent from e-mail', then click Apply.

[vzw_customer_support]

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[stersource]

HUH?????   i just want to report or block spam calls