Spam messaging has always been an irritating problem with email, now it is finding its way to Mobile Phones. Like what happened in late 2006, Spam Text messages offered free stock tips as well as a few announcements, but the companies mentioned in the Spam messages have denied collaboration with the Spam authors.

Like Spam e-mail, Spam text messages are more annoying than destructive. However, unlike Spam e-mail, this form costs some money. To avoid SMS messaging fees, Spammers use websites on the internet that offer free Text Messaging services. This leaves the cost to fall solely on the shoulders of those on the receiving end. If you report occurrence of Spam messages to your wireless carrier, you may be able to get a refund for the amount used up by Spam messages.

If the problem with Spam becomes too much to handle, most wireless subscribers would rather opt out of their SMS plans, which is bad news for wireless carriers who stand to earn over $3 Billion US through SMS subscriptions alone.

Incidence of Spam Text Messaging is greater in other countries that do not require wireless subscribers to pay for incoming messages. Some countries that support SMS advertising have problems with Spam authors getting through the system. An SMS feature that helps dissuade SMS Spammers is the 200 character limit. This restriction requires them to send messages that get straight to the point.

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