Reporting spam messages goes beyond being a mere inconvenience. It serves as a crucial step in alerting platforms like Google to harmful or unwarranted content, thereby enabling them to implement filters that can shield users from phishing scams, malware, and undesired solicitations in the future. You already know how to enable spam protection in Google Messages for Protection against Scams. Here in this article, we have given steps to report spam conversations on Google Messages for both Android and the Web.
How to report spam on both Android and the web
On Android:
- Open the Google Messages app.
- Identify the spam conversation you wish to report.
- Press and hold the conversation in the list.
- Tap on “Block & report spam.”
- Confirm your decision by tapping “OK.”
By taking these actions, you not only prevent further messages from the sender but also contribute to Google’s efforts in refining its spam filters, safeguarding other users from falling victim to similar scams.
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On the web:
- Visit messages.google.com on your computer.
- Log in to your Google account.
- Locate the spam conversation in your list.
- Click on three vertical dots next to the conversation which is the ‘More’ option.
- Select “Spam & blocked.”
- Identify the contact you wish to report and click “Block and report spam.”
Similar to the Android process, this not only blocks the contact but also reports the conversation as spam to Google, enhancing the overall spam protection measures.
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Important considerations:
- You can also report spam messages within a conversation by opening it, long-pressing the specific spam message, and selecting “Report spam.”
- Remember to delete the reported conversation after making the report.
- Exercise caution if a message requests personal information or money, as these are common indicators of spam or phishing attempts.
- Regularly update your Google Messages app to ensure you benefit from the latest spam filters and security features.
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