Globe Blocked 2 Million Spam Texts in 2 Months
If your phone feels quieter lately, it may not be a coincidence. Globe recently blocked 2 million spam and scam texts in just two months through network-level filtering. That is a large number, but the more important story is how filtering works, why a registered SIM can still receive spam, and what to do when a scam message gets through.
This guide explains the 2 million figure in plain language. You will learn what network filtering blocks, what it misses, and how reporting through Globe’s Stop Spam portal helps protect other users too.
What the 2 Million Figure Means
In a recent two-month window, Globe’s network filtering blocked 2 million spam and scam texts before they reached users. On average, that is about 50,000 blocked messages per day. At the peak in early October, the system blocked 117,000 messages in a single day.
Two other numbers help put this in context. More than 1,600 numbers were cut off in the same period for sending spam or scam messages. And more than 70% of Globe’s 2.1 million postpaid customers were covered by filtering during that window.
These numbers do not mean spam has ended. They mean a large share of spam is now stopped before it appears on your phone. The messages you still see are the ones that slipped past filters, used new numbers, or used wording that was harder to detect.
A separate figure, 1.3 billion spam messages blocked from January to September, covers a longer nine-month period and broader blocking actions.
How Network Filtering Works
Network filtering works before a message reaches your phone. Think of it as a checkpoint between the sender and your inbox.
When a message is sent, systems check the sending number, pattern, and content. A number that suddenly sends thousands of similar messages looks very different from a normal person texting friends. A message with a known scam link or fake prize claim is more likely to be flagged. If the system is confident, it blocks it. If less certain, it may let it through but flag the number for monitoring. Cutting off a number helps many times, because that number cannot keep sending the same scam.
Why Registered SIMs Still Get Spam
A fair question is: if SIM registration is required under the SIM Registration Act, Republic Act No. 11934, why do registered users still get spam?
First, scammers adapt. When one number is cut off, they try another. When one wording is blocked, they change the wording. Filtering is continuous, not a one-time fix.
Second, some spam comes from numbers registered with fake or borrowed details. Globe has asked the government for access to ID-issuing agency databases to validate IDs more accurately during SIM registration. Until ID checks become harder to fool, some fraudulent registrations will still get through.
Third, some messages come from spoofed sender names or messaging apps outside filtering. Fourth, some spam is aggressive marketing. Filters must avoid blocking legitimate messages, so some borderline messages still arrive. Registration and filtering reduce risk, but do not make your inbox perfectly clean.
How to Report via the Stop Spam Portal
Reporting is not just a complaint. It is data that helps filtering get better. When you report, you give Globe the sending number, the message, and the time. That can be used to investigate the number, check for known patterns, and cut it off if warranted.
Use the Stop Spam portal for scam and spam texts. Do not reply to the scammer, and do not forward the message to random numbers.
- Do not tap any link. Take a screenshot of the full message, including the sender and time. Keep the original on your phone.
- Do not reply or share codes. Do not send STOP to an unknown scammer if the message asks you to tap a link or share details.
- Open the Stop Spam portal yourself. Go to it by typing the official address or opening it from the official Globe website or GlobeOne app. Do not open it through a link in the suspicious message.
- Enter the details asked for. Paste the exact message text, the sender number, and when you received it. Attach the screenshot if allowed.
- Save any reference. If the portal gives a confirmation, save a screenshot.
- Block the number in your phone’s messaging app after reporting.
- Delete the message after you have reported and saved evidence, so you do not tap the link by accident later.
Some numbers are cut off quickly if they show a clear pattern. Others are monitored. You should not expect a personal reply for every report. When many users report the same number, it becomes much easier to act.
What You Can Do to Reduce Spam
Filtering helps, but you can also reduce your own exposure.
Keep your registration details accurate. If your SIM is registered correctly under RA 11934, you can prove ownership and avoid being mistaken for a fraudulent account. New SIMs must be registered before activation. Tourist SIMs are valid for 30 days.
Be careful where you share your number. Every form or raffle increases the chance it ends up on a list.
Turn on scam screening if eligible. Globe Scam Protect with Whoscall warns about suspicious calls, verifies links, checks for data leaks, and sends alerts. Postpaid/Platinum get 12 months free; Prepaid/TM get 1 month free for 2 Rewards points via GlobeOne.
Never forward a scam message with the link still active. Describe it in your own words instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the 2 million figure mean spam is gone?
No. It means 2 million spam and scam texts were blocked in a two-month window. Spam continues because scammers use new numbers and wordings. The figure shows the scale of blocking, not the end of spam.
Why did I still get spam if my SIM is registered?
Registration and filtering are separate protections. Registration links your SIM to verified details. Filtering blocks many spam messages. Some still get through because they use new numbers, changed wording, or channels filtering cannot fully control. Report them through the Stop Spam portal.
What happens to a number I report?
Globe can investigate, check it against known patterns, and cut it off if it shows spam activity. In the recent two-month window, more than 1,600 numbers were cut off. Not every report leads to an instant cutoff, but reports help improve filters for everyone.
Should I reply STOP to a scam text?
Do not reply to a message you believe is a scam, and do not tap its link. Preserve a screenshot, report it through the Stop Spam portal, then block the number and delete the message. Verify any legitimate company by going directly to its official app or website.
Conclusion
Globe blocking 2 million spam and scam texts in two months is a sign that network filtering is working at scale: about 50,000 messages per day on average, a peak of 117,000 in early October, more than 1,600 numbers cut off, and coverage for more than 70% of 2.1 million postpaid customers in that window. It is not a promise that your inbox will be empty. It is a reminder that filtering, registration, and your habits work together.
Register your SIM correctly, report spam through the Stop Spam portal, and never share your OTP. Those three actions do more than any single tool alone.
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