Verizon Continues Efforts to Stop Wireless Spam and Protect Customer Privacy

Verizon Wireless said today that it is continuing its efforts to protect its customers from wireless spam. Over the past several months, the company has filed several additional lawsuits against people and companies who sent unwanted text messages to Verizon Wireless subscribers, offering everything from discount prescription medication, to vacations, to stock information. Those lawsuits were each filed in U.S. District Court in Trenton, N.J.

"These lawsuits are just a small part of our company's efforts to stop unwanted messages from reaching our customers' handsets," said Steve Zipperstein, vice president and general counsel, Verizon Wireless. "Verizon Wireless remains committed to defending the strong wall of customer privacy we've built over the years through our network practices and our industry leading pro-consumer policies."

Customers are able to block certain text messages by logging on to Verivon's Web site. Options include blocking all messages sent from the Web, or designating certain addresses from which you don't want to receive text messages.