Clicked on a spam text

[Android Central Question]

I accidentally clicked on a spam text link yesterday when trying to send it to my carrier to let them know, and it attempted to open a browser tab but I immediately before it loaded closed out. Should I be worried I have malware or a virus, I have a Samsung note 9 if that helps

 

[ashune]

No, I do not think this was enough time for your phone to get infected. You can check for threats in the Device Care app on your Samsung. Check the "Scanning for threats" section in this guide: www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/how-do-i-use-device-care

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! I agree -- it would only cause a problem if you proceeded to download a file from that shady site and then agree to install whatever it was.

Please register on this forum, which will allow you to engage in discussion more easily, as well as post images. https://forums.androidcentral.com/ask-question/409154-join-android-central-community.html

 

[Kizzy Catwoman]

Do you have a setting in your SMS app to block spam Texts? If not it may be worth installing Google Messages app. Not only will you have spam blocking available but you can use RCS advanced messaging.

 

[mustang7757]

Guys, how do I protect myself from Scam sites? Is there any article or video that talks about this topic?

Welcome to AC!

Can check this guide

https://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?t=1015048

 

[B. Diddy]

Guys, how do I protect myself from Scam sites? Is there any article or video that talks about this topic?

Welcome to Android Central! The best protection is just not to go there. The vast majority of those kinds of sites are pretty obvious. But as I mentioned in my guide that mustang7757 linked, you'll encounter much more of that kind of scamminess with certain kinds of sites (e.g., porn, gambling, "free" aka pirated movies/music), so definitely stay away from those.