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Blocking notifications of text messages from Unknown callers

I can’t be the only iPhone ProMax user that gets unwanted political text messages from numbers that are not in my contacts list. We should be able to block unwanted text messages coming from long distance area codes that have no relevance to our typical usage.

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on Aug 6, 2022 3:05 PM

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Posted on Aug 7, 2022 3:03 AM

Report spam or junk messages

With iMessage, a message you receive from someone who isn’t saved in your contacts might be identified as possible spam or junk. You can report these messages to Apple.

In the message, tap Report Junk, then tap Delete and Report Junk.

The sender’s information and the message are sent to Apple, and the message is permanently deleted from your device.

Note: Reporting junk or spam doesn’t prevent the sender from sending messages, but you can block the number to stop receiving them.

To report spam or junk messages you receive with SMS or MMS, contact your carrier.

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Aug 7, 2022 3:03 AM in response to HelpKaren

Report spam or junk messages

With iMessage, a message you receive from someone who isn’t saved in your contacts might be identified as possible spam or junk. You can report these messages to Apple.

In the message, tap Report Junk, then tap Delete and Report Junk.

The sender’s information and the message are sent to Apple, and the message is permanently deleted from your device.

Note: Reporting junk or spam doesn’t prevent the sender from sending messages, but you can block the number to stop receiving them.

To report spam or junk messages you receive with SMS or MMS, contact your carrier.

Blocking notifications of text messages from Unknown callers

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