March 17, 2023 03:28 pm
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/17/23644837/fcc-blocks-spam-texts-robotext-phishing-messages
FCC now requires cell carriers to block scam texts from sketchy numbers
Regulators in the US have introduced new rules to combat the growing number of text messaging scams. Announced on Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) now requires that mobile service providers block automated text messages that are “highly likely to be illegal,” such as texts from unused, unallocated, or invalid phone numbers. This also includes blocking messages from phone numbers identified by government agencies or other organizations as not being used for texting.
Automated messages, or “robotexts,” have become frustratingly common, relentlessly clogging up our phones with unwanted and often scammy promotions. It’s almost impossible to block junk texts completely, and some spammers have gotten creative to stand out...
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/17/23644837/fcc-blocks-spam-texts-robotext-phishing-messages
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