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

Federal Trade Commission, consumer advice, "How To Recognize and Report Spam Text Messages" (July 2022).
- "Copy the message and forward it to 7726 (SPAM)." This helps the wireless provider spot and block similar messages.
- "Report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov."