7 Phone Apps That Will Make Job Scam Texts Stop

Find more peace with these phone apps to help stop the onslaught of job scam calls.

Jul 08, 2025

Imagine how annoying it would be if someone knocked on your door claiming your résumé was personally recommended and praised by top recruiters, when in reality, they’re telling the same lie to everyone on your block. That’s how scam job texts operate: indiscriminate, invasive, and fake.

It’s like someone knocking and saying, “Your résumé is famous with recruiters!”—but repeating the same script to every single person in town, including your grandma.

Prioritize Your Protection

Job seekers are now receiving more unsolicited job-related texts than ever before. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), text message scams have increased fivefold since 2020, with Americans losing $470 million in 2024 alone.

The truth is: real recruiters don’t send random job offers via text, and there’s no secret platform where recruiters rate résumés like Yelp reviews. If you receive one of these messages, treat it like an uninvited stranger at your door—ignore it and protect your personal information.

Let These Apps Work For You!

I have used a couple of these apps for the last three years, and I tell you, they are a great investment. I used RoboKiller (paid) and Nomorobo (free) to quell a flurry of daily scam callers of all kinds.

Below are the two I’ve used. Last year, I only used RoboKiller, and I achieved the same result: calls went to my voicemail. I hope these will help you as much as they have helped me:

1. TextKiller by RoboKiller

Platform: iOS
Use: AI-powered SMS scam blocker
Why it helps:
✅ Blocks fake recruiter texts
✅ Filters scam job language
✅ Custom keyword alerts (e.g., “signing bonus,” “urgent hire”)
For more information: robokiller.com/textkiller

2. Truecaller

Platform: iOS & Android
Use: Caller/SMS ID & reverse lookup
Why it helps:
✅ Flags known scam numbers
✅ Confirms if a recruiter is real
✅ Community-reported scam alerts
For more information: truecaller.com

3. Hiya

Platform: iOS & Android
Use: Caller & SMS scam detection
Why it helps:
✅ Real-time “fraud risk” labeling
✅ Integrated with phone carriers
✅ Verifies business identities
For more information: hiya.com

4. Call Control

Platform: iOS & Android
Use: Call & SMS blocking
Why it helps:
✅ Community-based scam detection
✅ Blocks fake recruiter texts
✅ Set your own SMS filter rules
For more information: callcontrol.com

5. SMS Organizer by Microsoft

Platform: Android
Use: Smart inbox for texts
Why it helps:
✅ Sorts scammy “job offer” texts into junk
✅ Highlights legitimate messages
✅ No ads, privacy-first
For more information: Play Store – SMS Organizer

6. Nomorobo

Platform: iOS & Android
Use: Spam call/text blocker
Why it helps:
✅ Blocks spoofed numbers
✅ Maintains a real-time scammer database
✅ Proven robocall scam protection
For more information: nomorobo.com

7. Norton Mobile Security (Premium)

Platform: iOS & Android
Use: Full mobile threat protection
Why it helps:
✅ Detects phishing links in texts
✅ Warns about dangerous job offer URLs
✅ Blocks malicious apps
For more information: norton.com/mobile-security

Pro Tip: If you get a fake job SMS: