Smishing is a term used to describe phishing attempts and scams that use text messages or (short message service) sms as the primary attack platform.

How to block texts on verizon message+. Enter the phone number, email or domain the spam. Tap the three dots at the top of the screen and go to settings > block numbers and messages > block numbers. The easiest way to block sms from a specific person is to block them directly from a sent message.

Navigate to my services and select verizon safeguards. As before, open the messages app, but this time, tap the three dots menu at the top right of your screen, then tap settings. Click spam controls and then choose internet spam blocking.

Click “info,” then enter a name for the contact. Geek created this quick tip video in response to a question from a colleague. I have to send a separate text to 7726.

From the my verizon home screen, navigate: If you long press the offending message, one of the choices is report spam. i tried that, and it said it was. If you use google's messages app on your phone or tablet, follow these directions to block texts:

Smishing is used to gather. To record, edit and send a video from verizon messages (message+): To do this, open the conversation thread from them in the messages app.

How can you block messages? This page explains how to block and unblock calls, messages, emails and domains on your mobile devices, and how to turn account services on or off. It took me a while, but i found something somewhat useful.