They tell you that replying “STOP” will get the texts to cease. But in many cases, they’re lying. And it can often make things worse. Here’s a better way to staunch the flow. Spammers and malicious ...

Simply hitting “STOP” on spam texts isn’t always effective — and definitely not profitable. This is what you can do instead.

Flooded mailboxes, cluttered inboxes and constant phone buzzing plague millions of people daily. If you want to stop spam mail, political texts and unwanted emails from taking over your life, you're ...

Spam texts have quietly become one of the most effective tools for scammers, blurring the line between annoying marketing and outright fraud. The instinctive response, firing back “STOP” to make it ...

Texting scams are exploding. In 2024 alone, U.S. consumers lost $470 million to them, according to the Federal Trade Commission, a number more than five times what it was just four years earlier. To ...

Smishing texts impersonating toll agencies have resurfaced, targeting people for money and possibly identity theft. The texts use threatening language, warning of final notices and severe penalties.

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

Can replying “STOP” to a text get you scammed? Learn how scammers misuse opt-out messages, real examples, and how to stay protected.