Get rid of spam messages with hidden features on iOS and Android phones; check out how..

Every day, our phones are flooded with messages regarding personal loans, credit cards, insurance, property, and medical assistance. Sometimes, the constant influx becomes so annoying that one is forced to turn off notifications. Amidst these messages, there is also the risk of text scams; failing to pay close attention could lead to fraud.

News reports about such scams frequently surface. However, the good news is that you can easily filter out unwanted messages using features built into your phone. Since it is often difficult to distinguish between legitimate and fraudulent messages, you can use this feature as a security measure; it is available on both iOS and Android phones.

For iOS:
Go to your phone's settings and click on 'Apps'.
Tap on 'Messages' and scroll down.
Enable the 'Message Filtering' section.
This ensures that messages from unknown numbers are filtered and moved to a separate category.

For Android phones:
On Android devices, Google automatically sorts messages from unknown numbers into folders labeled 'Spam' or 'Unknown'. However, you can also manually enable spam protection.

To do this, go to your phone's settings.
Click on the 'Apps' option.
Select the 'Messages' app and click on 'Notifications'.
Enable 'Spam Protection'.
By utilizing these features available on iPhone and Android smartphones, you can protect yourself from spam and keep your data secure.

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