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Group text problem

Why does an unknown number appear in my sent texts to a group I am a member of? I can't seem to get rid of it even though I have not included it in the recipients list.

iPhone 12 Pro

Posted on Oct 26, 2021 10:12 AM

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Posted on Oct 26, 2021 12:12 PM

The person with the unknown number is probably part of the group, which is why you can't remove them. It is impossible to remove a participant from a text group chat. You can always block the number (Settings > Phone > Blocked Contacts > Add New...).

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Oct 30, 2021 5:15 PM in response to Seallbay

i don’t think I worded it well; the problem is in a group text which I send; not one I receive. Out of the blue an unknown number appears as included in my send list. Then I got a reply from that person telling me to remove him from the list. So I repeat the process carefully choosing the recipients and send a new text. The number is not listed with the group before I send the text but it appears immediately after! Totally weird. If anyone has insight into this problem I will be immensely grateful!!

Group text problem

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