Massive Surge in Unwanted Political Text Messages Floods Phones Ahead of US Midterms
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from headtopics · united states of america · North America
Consumers are facing a deluge of political text messages, estimated at 25 to 30 billion, as the US midterm elections approach. Experts warn that these messages are exempt from do-not-call list rules, leaving few effective ways for users to stop the flow before voting day, though reporting spam remains a recommended action.
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