// FAQ
How do I report an abusive SMS I've received?
The right steps if a message you've received makes you uncomfortable.
Forward it free of charge to 33700, the official number for reporting unwanted SMS in France.
If you receive an abusive SMS, several courses of action exist in France. Keep the message: it's useful for any report.
The answer in detail
For SMS spam, the 33700 platform lets you report an unwanted message by forwarding it to that number. Your carrier can also record and handle the report.
If the message amounts to harassment, a threat or a scam, those are offences: you can file a complaint and report unlawful content through the official channels provided for that purpose.
Keep evidence: a screenshot, the date, the time and the content. These elements make it easier for carriers and the authorities to identify the real origin of the message.
Real-world examples
›Unsolicited advertising SMS
Forward it to 33700 to report it as spam.
›Threatening message
Keep the evidence and reach out to the authorities: it's an offence.
Key takeaway
Keep the evidence, report spam to 33700, contact the authorities for threats or harassment.
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