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I blocked a number but I’m still receiving their iMessages. How is that possible?

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Posted on Nov 25, 2019 1:21 AM

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SravanKrA

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Posted on Nov 25, 2019 2:10 AM

iMessages can be sent wither though email ID (Apple ID) or Phone number.

You need to block both.

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Nov 25, 2019 2:10 AM in response to Annoyed___

iMessages can be sent wither though email ID (Apple ID) or Phone number.

You need to block both.

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