SMS - How do I block unwanted messages...

I received a SMS message Yesterday morning From: Duane Hutchison. Subj: Arnold
MSG: Get a business money loan then the web site.
Anyone have an idea how I can block spammers?
Mark

Ok, I called AT&T/Cingular, the 1st person I talked to was not aware there was spam coming into the iPhone. He connected me to a product specialist, he said that I should call AT&T directly, and there was nothing he could do because he just supports the iPhone not the carrier. He did give me the number to call. I will try to call them tomorrow evening; I have run out of time for today, (just got back from dentist).
Anyway, he did confirm that even though I have unlimited data plan, if I go over 200 text messages in a month AT&T will charge me for the messages over 200.
I also mentioned to him that I live in CT and I have my house phone and cell phones on the CT "No Call" list, and that the CT attorney General has stated that it does not matter if the phone is a land line or cell, No Call is No Call. The product specialist added that since the SMS is coming over the phone via my "No call" phone number I should be sure and tell AT&T.
Of course if these spam’s are coming from out of the country, which many do. There is probably not much we can do.
But I will call AT&T tomorrow and update this post. Thank you everyone for the suggestions.
Mark

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