This disclosure details the implementation of methods, systems and computer program products for mobile terminated message SPAM control (hereinafter, “M-SPAM Restrictor”). In one embodiment, M-SPAM Restrictor systems implement a live application at a mobile network element that processes message service, whereby a message rate limit is set on the element, and a message source may be blocked from further messaging activity if the rate of message activity exceeds the rate limit, until the offending source has resolved the issue with the service provider (carrier).