Text spam is annoying and dangerous; here's how to stop it

Update: 2020-08-14

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These days, savvy scammers aren't just harassing us with phone calls, but by text message too. If you've ever received these annoying and even dangerous texts, here are some tips on how to keep yourself safe and how to avoid these texts altogether, in this Tech Minute.

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Text spam is annoying and dangerous; here's how to stop it

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Text spam is annoying and dangerous; here's how to stop it

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Text spam is annoying and dangerous; here's how to stop it