How can i stop my texts from scrolling across the top of my android?

[AC Question]

While viewing other sites such as facebook,pinterest,etc i will receive a text message and it will scroll across the top of my phone. I have an android. Razx maxx to be exact. I don't like that those around me can read my text messages. How can i stop the messages from scrolling?

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Do you still need to be notified of the message? If you're ok with no notifications, then open the Messaging app, tap Menu, then Settings, then look for the Notification option and turn it off.