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Spam text messages

When I receive some texts I can report them as spam or whatever other texts don’t provide that ability without option. why is that?

also, is there a way to block someone from texting you once you’ve identified them as a spammer?

iPhone 12, iOS 15

Posted on Jun 30, 2022 7:18 AM

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Posted on Jun 30, 2022 8:12 AM

See the Apple articles below:

Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Detect and block spam phone calls

Detect and block spam phone calls - Apple Support

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

If you receive a suspicious email or SMS text message that looks like it's supposed to be from Apple, please email it to reportphishing@apple.com.

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Jun 30, 2022 8:12 AM in response to SumSkye

See the Apple articles below:

Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Detect and block spam phone calls

Detect and block spam phone calls - Apple Support

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

If you receive a suspicious email or SMS text message that looks like it's supposed to be from Apple, please email it to reportphishing@apple.com.

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