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how do I block ALL messages from those NOT in my contacts?

Tired of political fund raisers 800 type messaging. How do I block ALL messages except from those in my contacts?

iMac 21.5″ 4K, macOS 10.15

Posted on Sep 22, 2020 5:18 PM

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Posted on Sep 22, 2020 6:27 PM

go to Settings

turn on Filter Unknown Senders

then

go to Messages

click on Filters on the upper left corner

select Known Senders

this will now show only messages from your contacts.

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how do I block ALL messages from those NOT in my contacts?

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