SMS Spam Trigger Words to Avoid: The Comprehensive List

Maximize SMS deliverability by avoiding common spam triggers.

Whether you’re sending promotional or conversational SMS, using certain words will increase the likelihood that your messages are flagged as spam—and these words are not always obvious.

At Verse, we’re experts in SMS communications, and our carrier relations team has put together a list of over 240 spam trigger words to avoid when texting your customers.

Ensure your messages are delivered—download the list now!

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