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spam in Messages

Is there a way to block spam coming into my Messages app? Either Text or iMessages?


Thanks!!

iPhone XS Max, iOS 13

Posted on Aug 6, 2020 5:55 AM

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Posted on Aug 6, 2020 7:58 AM

Text you can;t do anything. You need to contact your service provider.


But iMessages


Then tap the contact that you want to blockTo add a contact from Messages or FaceTime, go to Settings > Messages or Settings > FaceTime, tap Blocked Contacts. Then scroll down, tap Add New, then select the contact that you want to blockTo add a contact from Mail, go to Settings > Mail, then tap Blocked.Oct 15, 2019


Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone ...

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Aug 6, 2020 7:58 AM in response to laddieboy

Text you can;t do anything. You need to contact your service provider.


But iMessages


Then tap the contact that you want to blockTo add a contact from Messages or FaceTime, go to Settings > Messages or Settings > FaceTime, tap Blocked Contacts. Then scroll down, tap Add New, then select the contact that you want to blockTo add a contact from Mail, go to Settings > Mail, then tap Blocked.Oct 15, 2019


Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone ...

spam in Messages

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