There are a variety of text message formats. Knowing the difference can save you money, improve message delivery and ensure you’re using the full potential of your messaging app.

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Contact your carrier to enable text message forwarding. Provide an email address or secondary number. Alternatively, use services like Google Voice or MightyText to forward messages to your Gmail. 6.

Copy the text message and forward it to 7726 (SPAM). This will help your wireless provider spot and block similar messages. Report the text on the messaging app you use.