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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

How to Report and Stop Text Message Spam

Many cell phone users say they've been receiving text messages that appear to offer gift cards and cash prizes lately. The messages claim to be from big companies like Apple, Walmart or your phone company, but don't be fooled by your phone.

Rick Farmer said he was doing some yard work at his home in Parma, Ohio, when he got a text message notifying him that he won an iPad 3. The message said he had one hour to call in and claim his prize. Farmer was skeptical.

"I can barely make my phone work. I have no use for one of those," said Farmer

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