Receiving fake delivery texts is a common scam tactic used to steal personal information. These fraudulent messages often impersonate delivery services like UPS, FedEx, or USPS, claiming issues with your package and prompting you to click malicious links. To safeguard yourself, consider using the following apps designed to block such scams:
1. Robokiller
Robokiller is a leading app that blocks unwanted texts and calls, including fake delivery messages. It boasts over 11 million downloads and a 4.5-star rating from more than 320,000 reviewers. Robokiller claims to eliminate 95% of unwanted text messages, effectively filtering out spam and scam texts. (hp.com)
2. Nomorobo
Nomorobo offers a spam text blocking solution that filters unwanted messages before they reach your inbox. It helps block spam texts from unknown senders, filter scam and phishing messages (smishing), and reduce junk and promotional SMS. Nomorobo's service works automatically in the background on supported devices. (nomorobo.com)
3. Truecaller
Truecaller is a popular app that identifies unknown numbers and blocks spam calls and texts. It has a large database of known spammers and automatically blocks top spammers from reaching you via text message. Truecaller also shows how many users reported SMS spam from a particular contact. (makeuseof.com)
4. RealCall
RealCall is an AI-based app that detects, engages, and blocks spam calls and SMS messages. It uses AI algorithms with a built-in reverse phone lookup service and customized answer bots for detection, engagement, and blocking of unwanted calls and messages. RealCall is available for both Android and iOS devices. (en.wikipedia.org)
5. TextShield
TextShield is an advanced spam blocking and text sorting app that offers automatic, proactive spam text blocking with a free 7-day trial. It shields your text message inbox with advanced filtering and intelligent sorting, ensuring that unwanted messages don't reach your inbox. TextShield efficiently organizes your inbox so that important messages stand out. (apps.apple.com)
Additional Tips to Protect Yourself
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Enable Built-in Spam Filters: Both iPhone and Android devices have built-in spam-filtering features. For iPhone users, go to Settings → Messages, then turn on "Filter Unknown Senders." For Android users, open your Messages app, open the unwanted message, then tap "Add to blocklist." (mcafee.com)
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Report Spam Texts: Forward spam texts to 7726 (which spells "SPAM" on most keypads) to help carriers identify and block the sender. For texts that are clearly scams, report them to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). (mcafee.com)
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Be Cautious with Personal Information: Avoid sharing your phone number publicly or with untrusted sources. Scammers often obtain numbers from data breaches and use them to send spam texts. (aura.com)
By utilizing these apps and following the additional tips, you can significantly reduce the risk of falling victim to fake delivery text scams.
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- PRESS RELEASE | December 4, 2023, Published on Thursday, April 23
