Enable spam protection in your phone’s Messages app
Block unknown or suspicious senders
Turn on “Filter unknown senders” in messaging settings
Report spam messages to your carrier
Use your carrier’s spam-blocking service
Install a trusted spam-blocking app
Do not reply to spam messages
Do not click links in suspicious texts
Do not share your phone number publicly
Remove your number from marketing lists
Register your number on the Do Not Call list
Silence notifications from unknown numbers
Set your phone to allow messages only from contacts
Delete spam messages after reporting them
Update your phone’s software regularly