Source: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-recognize-and-report-spam-text-messages

Text scams are on the rise. Always beware of unsolicited texts or emails. Never respond to unsolicited text or email messages. Did you know that you may forward the unsolicited text to 7726 (SPAM) for review and potential blocking by cell phone carriers?

Take a moment to review a recent example from Staten Island.

https://www.silive.com/crime-safety/2022/08/scammers-targeted-nypd-on-staten-island-officials-say-amid-surge-in-dreaded-robotexts.html

Want to learn more from the Federal Trade Commission? Visit their site at https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-recognize-and-report-spam-text-messages