Block Text Messages Verizon with Verizon's Spam Tools

Verizon offers a range of tools to help you block unwanted text messages. Verizon's Spam Tools allow you to report suspicious messages and block numbers.

With Verizon's Spam Tools, you can report up to 500 suspicious messages per day.

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You can block up to 5 contacts in My Verizon, and the blocks expire after 90 days. This option is free.

If you have Verizon Family, you can use the Verizon Family app to block up to 20 numbers for yourself and enrolled dependents. However, this option may not be available in My Verizon.

You can also use Call Filter to block all spam and robocalls. This is a separate feature from My Verizon's blocking options.

To block spam calls and texts, you can send "OFF" to 4040 to enable Verizon's free new tool, which eliminates email-to-text messages. You can also text "STATUS" to 4040 to check if the tool is enabled, and "ON" to 4040 to turn it back on.

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If you're experiencing spam texts from your own number, Verizon is working to block these senders. You can also use Verizon's security dashboard to strengthen your cybersecurity.

Here's a summary of your options for blocking spam on Verizon:

Verizon offers a range of features and tools to help you block unwanted text messages. You can block up to 5 contacts in My Verizon at no charge, and the blocks expire after 90 days.

If you're using the Message+ app, you can mute conversations for text messages and send all calls to voicemail, but you can't block numbers directly. However, you can check your services from Verizon to see if the number is already blocked.

Verizon FamilyBase offers more advanced blocking features, including the ability to permanently block up to 20 contacts, including restricted and unavailable numbers, for a low monthly fee of $5.

To block spam texts, Verizon has introduced a free tool that eliminates email-to-text messages, which are often spam. To use this tool, simply send "OFF" to 4040, and you'll be able to block these unwanted messages.

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You can also block email addresses, restrict calls during certain times of day, and prevent outgoing calls to 411 Directory Assistance with Verizon FamilyBase. However, not all services are available in My Verizon, and you may need to use the Verizon Family app instead.

Here are some options for blocking spam calls and texts:

Remember, changing your number only temporarily stops spam calls, so it's better to use these Verizon features and tools to block unwanted messages.

Verizon's Anti-Spam Efforts are a game-changer for customers fed up with unwanted texts. Verizon has introduced a free new tool to block spam texts, specifically eliminating email-to-text messages, which account for over 80% of spam texts.

This tool is incredibly easy to use, requiring only a few simple steps: send "OFF" to 4040 to activate it, text "STATUS" to 4040 to check if it's enabled, and send "ON" to 4040 to turn it back on.

You can also block specific numbers or messages through My Verizon, which allows you to block up to 5 contacts at no charge. Blocks expire after 90 days, so be sure to review and update them regularly.

If you're using the Message+ app on your Droid Turbo 2, you can mute conversations and send calls to voicemail, but unfortunately, blocking numbers isn't an option.

To take advantage of Verizon's anti-spam efforts, simply text "OFF" to 4040 to start blocking email-to-text messages.

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