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How to block annoying robotexts in 5 easy steps

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Uploaded: 2024-01-12T18:18:01.000000Z
Description: Just like you can fight against robocalls and unwanted email, you can also block and stop robotexts with the right tools.

Begone, scammers!

By Alex Humphreys on January 12, 2024

iphone with a red X over the screen showing a robotext

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Besides being a royal pain in the ass, robotexts can be a means of identifying potential scam targets and getting people to click on dangerous links that infect phones with malware. Here are 5 ways to stop robotexts.

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