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To register text phrases as spam:
Some incoming messages might not be associated with a phone number but rather an email
address. In these cases, the only way to block those messages, would be assign a key used
term or phrase to activate the Spam block.
Ex: “Dear friend”, “Stock Alert”, or “Act Now”.
1.
From the Messages screen, tap
Menu
g
Settings
.
2.
Locate and activate the
Spam filter
option.
3.
Tap
Add to spam phrases
g
Add
.
●
This function allows you to assign a specific text phrase as belonging to a spam
message. Ex: Dear friend.
4.
Enter a term or word into the field.
5.
Tap
Save
.
To register unknown numbers as spam:
Some incoming messages might not be associated with either a phone number or email
address. These incoming messages contain no information as their info is blocked by the
sender.
1.
From the Messages screen, tap
Menu
g
Settings
.
2.
Locate and activate the
Spam filter
option.
3.
Tap
Block unknown senders
. A check mark indicates the feature is active.
●
Block unknown senders
: When active, automatically blocks incoming messages
from unknown sources or blocked numbers.
If an incoming message is designated in coming from an unknown sender, it is automatically
assigned as spam and is now located in your Spam folder.
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