Overwhelmed with spam after looking for a refinancing lender?

Beware of Spam After Refinancing Your Home

Refinancing your home can come with an unexpected downside: a surge in spam messages. Morgan from Yuma, Arizona, shared this experience after refinancing through XYZ.

“We refinanced our house through XYZ, and now we’re bombarded with spam that I have to keep blocking. We used Rocket Mortgage for years without any issues, and XYZ was the only new company we communicated with using this email. How can we prevent this?”

The good news is that there are effective ways to combat spam and keep it from coming back. Here’s what you need to know.

Stay Protected and Informed!
Sign up for Kurt’s The Tech Word News Report to receive security alerts and tech tips.

How to Fight Spam Messages

If you receive spam, avoid responding or clicking any links. Follow these steps to prevent future spam texts:

How to Stop Spam Texts on iPhone

Open the Settings app.
Scroll down and tap Messages.
Enable Filter Unknown Senders.
Open the Messages app and tap Filters in the top-right corner.
Messages will now be sorted into categories: All Messages, Known Senders, Unknown Senders, Unread Messages, and Recently Deleted.

Messages from unknown senders will go to the “Unknown Senders” folder, and you won’t receive notifications for them.

How to Stop Spam Texts on Android

(Settings may vary depending on the manufacturer.)

Open the Messages app.
Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
Go to Settings and tap Spam Protection.
Turn on Enable Spam Protection.

How to Minimize Annoying Robocalls

Robocalls can be just as frustrating as spam texts. Here are steps to reduce them:

1) Don’t Answer Calls or Texts from Unknown Numbers

Ignoring unknown numbers is one of the best ways to avoid potential scams. Most carriers now label robocalls as “Spam Risk.”

2) Block the Number

If you receive a spam call, block the number to prevent future contact. Learn how to block unknown callers on iPhone and Android.

3) Use Carrier Spam and Robocall Blocking Services

Major carriers like Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile offer free spam-blocking services, such as AT&T Call Protect, Sprint/T-Mobile Scam Shield, and Verizon Call Filter.

4) Try a Third-Party Spam App

Download apps designed to block spam calls before they reach you. Check out recommended apps here.

5) Invest in Personal Data Removal Services

Your phone number may be listed on data broker sites, making it easy for spammers to find you. Data removal services can help remove your information from these sites. While no service can guarantee complete removal, it’s a great way to automate the process. Learn more about data removal services here.

Kurt’s Key Takeaways

Spam can be frustrating, but you can minimize it by blocking numbers, using spam-blocking apps, and enabling built-in spam filters on your phone. These steps will help reduce unwanted messages and protect your personal information.

What’s your biggest challenge with spam calls and texts? Let us know at Tech Word News.com/contact.

For more tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to The Tech Word News Report newsletter at Tech Word News.com/newsletter.

About Kurt “Tech Word News” Knutsson
Kurt is an award-winning tech journalist with a passion for technology, gadgets, and innovations. He regularly contributes to Tech Word News & Tech Word News and appears on “Fox & Friends.” To get Kurt’s free Tech Word News newsletter, visit Tech Word News.com.