Spam text messages

I am getting numerous Spam text messages. I block them as I get them, but why is the unknown sender feature not working? I have turned it off and back on and restarted phone. Help.

iPhone XS Max, iOS 13

Posted on Aug 1, 2020 7:51 AM

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SravanKrA

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Posted on Aug 1, 2020 8:16 AM

Unknown sender is only for iMessages and not for SMS. Contact your carrier for SMS/MMS

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SravanKrA

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Aug 1, 2020 8:16 AM in response to sondra112

Unknown sender is only for iMessages and not for SMS. Contact your carrier for SMS/MMS

Aug 1, 2020 8:42 AM in response to sondra112

For spam text messages forward them to 7726 (SPAM) and your carrier will block them.

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Aug 1, 2020 8:40 AM in response to SravanKrA

Thank you

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