Getting Spam Calls, Texts and Voicemails on your TextNow Number?

We have been observing at TextNow APK, that a lot of users are complaining that they have been receiving a number of spam calls and voicemails along with text messages. The growing concerns of the users made us explain this conundrum to our readers. Fortunately, you need to be worried about these anymore as there we will swiftly explain to you the core reasons behind these spam calls and texts, plus how you can get rid of these and in the end would put forward some measures to better cleanse your phone of these things. 

Reasons behind these Spam Calls

These are Recycled Numbers

The first thing that you need to keep in mind is that these numbers are recycled; which means that the numbers had already been in use previously. Most of the time, these numbers had been used for mass marketing and messaging purposes, or were used to sign up to some erratic websites or some kind of spam activity. Using these recycled numbers, you are actually acquiring their reputation. 

Trust Issues with VOIP Numbers

Secondly, these VOIP Numbers are likely to be attracted more by the automated call dialers and bots. They are usually not vetted or in some cases get untreated by the spam filters which make them an easy target for spam calls and messages. 

Lack of In-Built Spam Filters

Unlike other carriers, VOIP services usually do not have a built-in system that filters the spam calls. This means you become an easy target for spam calls and messages. 

Get Rid of these Spam Calls on your TextNow Number

Replace your Number

The best option to get rid of these spam messages and calls is the one that TextNow offers itself. Luckily, you can replace your number every 15 days. Simply follow the steps;

Settings → Account → TextNow Number → Release Number
Once you are done with it, simply book a new number. 

Manually Blocking Spam Numbers

The next method is quite old-school; deleting and blocking the numbers by your own. Just hit the text message or the call you received, which you know are spam, and add them to your block or spam list. You are good to go now.

Turning off your Voicemail

You can also turn off your voicemail which really stops these spam calls. If you do not find any option how to turn it off, what you can actually do is just record a message that your voicemail doesn’t work and just put it on. You will be saved by a ton of these.

Using Call Screening Applications

Unfortunately there is no built-in feature in TextNow that can prevent these spam calls and messages. But there is a way around, you can install third party applications that can help you screen these spam numbers and put you in a safe place.

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Never Put your Numbers Online

You may already be not doing it but having your number somewhere public online attracts a lot of bots to get you into their data centres. You simply become one of their targets and then you receive a lot of spam calls and messages.