How to Stop Snapchat Spam From Reaching You – Business Insider

Snapchat spam is common, especially if your app is configured to allow you to get spam from unknown senders.  The easiest way to cut down spam is to block unknown senders through Privacy Controls in Snapchat’s Settings.  You can also block messages from friends through your account page in Snapchat. If you’re a regular Snapchat user, then it’s pretty likely you’ve encountered some Snapchat spam. Unless you take precautions, it’s almost unavoidable, especially if your account is configured to allow anyone to message you.The good news is that it’s easy to take charge of your Snapchat account and stop the vast majority of spam, which will reduce the volume of unwanted messages in your Snapchat conversations.  What spam looks like on SnapchatAs a general rule, most Snapchat spam comes from unknown senders — users, often automated bots, that are not your friends (literally or metaphorically). In fact, you can generally assume — unless you are an influencer who gets a lot of messages from strangers — that most messages sent to you by unknown senders are going to be spam. Spam can take a lot of forms on Snapchat, but a lot of unwanted messages are advertisements, generally in the form…
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