The New Spam Frontier
While my kids can type text messages faster than I can write articles, I just don’t “get” text messaging. Now, I’ll admit, it might be because I like to TALK even more than I like to write, but I’d really rather hear my friends’ voices than imagine their inflection on a 2″ screen.
But I’m definitely in the minority these days. And it seems that those dregs of society - spammers - are devising more ways to interrupt your day (and communications) with their garbage.
Cell Phone Spam
Even though I don’t text, I found a recent article from the New York Times interesting. It seems some of the heat is off of email spam, while the bad guys turn their attention to spamming your cellphone.
If you think email spam is bad, cellphone spam is even worse.
- You can’t delete it without opening it.
- You have to pay for it. (Keep in mind, the spammers pay nothing to send it to you.)
- There’s no way to stop it.
Until now.
This New York Times article shows you how to block cellphone spam with a number of cellphone companies. If you’re not bothered with this yet, you will be. So make note of what to do so you’ll be prepared.
Debbi Bressler
Email Marketing Specialist
GetResponse
