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Strange Messages in Text

Both me and my wife are getting strange text messages. Does anyone know what is going on? We are not opening them. Is there a way to stop them?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Mar 30, 2021 6:05 AM

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Posted on Mar 30, 2021 6:23 AM

MD_Gene wrote:

Both me and my wife are getting strange text messages. Does anyone know what is going on? We are not opening them. Is there a way to stop them?
https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/5923a8c2-e921-4ae2-a6c4-8375146468b6
https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/6eeab776-2847-4b5e-b8b4-f20181c5a065



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Mar 30, 2021 6:23 AM in response to MD_Gene

MD_Gene wrote:

Both me and my wife are getting strange text messages. Does anyone know what is going on? We are not opening them. Is there a way to stop them?
https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/5923a8c2-e921-4ae2-a6c4-8375146468b6
https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/6eeab776-2847-4b5e-b8b4-f20181c5a065



Block messages in Messages on Mac - Apple Support


Block, filter, and report messages on iPhone - Apple Support



Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls ...



Mar 30, 2021 9:55 AM in response to MD_Gene

MD_Gene Said:

"Strange Messages in Text: Both me and my wife are getting strange text messages. Does anyone know what is going on? We are not opening them. Is there a way to stop them?"

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Strange Messages in Text

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