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How to Secure Android Against Phishing SMS and Messages 

Issue Description 

Fake SMS messages impersonate banks, delivery services, or OTP alerts to steal credentials. 

Common Scam Signs 

Urgent payment messages 

Unknown links 

Spoofed sender names 

Step-by-Step Protection 

Step 1: Never Tap Unknown Links 

Do not click links in SMS from unknown senders 

 

Step 2: Enable Spam Protection 

Messages App → Settings → Spam Protection 

Turn ON filtering 

 

Step 3: Block and Report Sender 

Long-press message → Block & Report 

 

Step 4: Check Account Directly 

Open bank or service app manually (not via link) 

Explore Further 

Install SMS filtering apps 

Prevention & Best Practices 

Banks never ask for OTPs via SMS.