Blog: spam SMS and mobile security guides
Practical, up-to-date articles on spam messages, scams and protecting your phone.
A Battery-Friendly SMS App: How to Cut Background Drain
How do SMS and spam-filter apps affect your battery? The logic behind apps that don’t run constantly in the background, schedule smartly and restrict themselves on low battery.
8 Things to Check When Choosing a Spam Filter App
How do you choose the best SMS spam blocker? An 8-point checklist covering privacy, battery use, accuracy, false alarms and ease of use.
Why Are Shortened Links (bit.ly, t.ly) Dangerous? How to Preview Them Safely
Shortened links in SMS hide the real address. Why scammers love them, how to check them without tapping, and what a safe preview is.
What Are 0850 SMS and Calls (Turkey)? How to Block Them
Why are texts and calls from numbers starting with 0850 so common in Turkey? How to tell trustworthy 0850 messages from spam and block them in bulk.
How to Change the Default SMS App on Android
Steps to change the default SMS app on an Android phone. Why it is needed, how to switch back, and how to get past the Android 13+ “restricted settings” warning.
How to Spot Fake Bank and Parcel SMS: A Guide to Scam Messages
How do you tell fake texts sent in the name of banks, couriers, government portals and carriers from real ones? The signs of phishing messages and how to protect yourself.
7 Ways to Get Rid of Betting SMS: Casino, Slots and Free-Bonus Texts
How do you stop casino, slot, free-bonus and betting texts that keep arriving on your phone? 7 effective ways: word rules, number blocking and an automatic spam filter.
How to Block Spam SMS on Android: A Step-by-Step Guide
How do you block spam, betting and scam text messages on an Android phone? Default settings, number blocking and a smart spam-filter app for a lasting fix.