How do I stop dirty texts to my iPhone from random numbers?

Go to Settings/Messages and scroll down to Unknown & Spam, and turn on Filter Unknown Senders.This will at least put the messages from addresses & numbers not in your contacts into a separate “Unknown Senders" list. You can also install a spam filtering app; there are many in the app store.

For SMS messages that come from a number (phone number or short code) forward the message to 7726 and your carrier will block the number for you and everyone else.

I have the same issue and also have Verizon as my provider. Did you have any luck calling them? Honestly this seems like it should be an Apple fix.

It's the same issue. Doesn't matter if it's an unknown phone number or email address. Anyone who has your number/email can send you messages.

There's no possible way for Apple, or any cell phone maker to "fix" this. Anyone who has your number can send you messages. On top of that, the number they send from is almost certainly spoofed. The only way Apple could fix this is to block every phone number in the world. Which would of course make your phone useless as a phone or messaging device.

KarenMaine wrote:

I have the same issue and also have Verizon as my provider. Did you have any luck calling them? Honestly this seems like it should be an Apple fix.

Forward the spam texts to 7726 (SPAM). This will notify your carrier of the problem and they can investigate.

No, there is no way for Apple to fix this. They are not a carrier. They are not reading the contents of your texts. And, even if they did, they wouldn't have anyway of knowing if these were texts you wanted or not.

None of my messages are from phone numbers; all from email addresses. I have zero technical knowledge but it seems like they could offer the option of not getting text messages from email addresses. I'm sure the senders would find another way, but at least it would eliminate this option. Life is especially tough for me right now and it is very upsetting to see text messages of porn links daily.

I did set my phone to filter unknown senders and it didn't help

Use the method for Messages, described in Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support.

I called AT&T and they fixed the problem on their end. Other blocking mechanisms on my phone didn't help.

If they are coming in as SMS text messages (green bubble) you will need to contact your cell service provider, report them to them as they occur and see if they have some sort of app to help.