iMessage SMS spam everyday - no phone number to block

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iMessage SMS spam everyday - no phone number to block

Does anybody else keep getting spam SMS gambling/casino messages everyday? Usually there is no phone number just a name (with no option to block/mark as spam on iPhone as the screen with the block option has no number/ name ), I am literally reporting them to 7726 everyday but feel like I’m wasting my time!

Doing some research the IDENTICAL messages and senders names seem to originate from these sms generator sites receive-smss.com, etc

These sites allow spammers and phishers to hide their true id (the sms messages are not legit marketing messages from casinos as the sms has links take you to some dodgy fake casino websites, which is their aim).

PLEASE CAN IPHONE INTRODUCE A FEATURE TO BLOCK THESE ANONYMOUS MESSAGES WITH NO NUMBER?!

Posted on Nov 8, 2023 11:57 AM

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KiltedTim

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Nov 8, 2023 12:47 PM in response to Catokelt

I should mention, the carriers have the ability to block SMS and MMS messages that do not originate from phone numbers or legitimate short code senders. You may have to escalate your call several times to get someone who understands how to do that, but it can be done.

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Catokelt Author

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Nov 8, 2023 12:14 PM in response to KiltedTim

It seems to accept it but doesn’t work as I get messages from the same name even after pressing block (and the screen with the block option is devoid of any of the sender info).

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KiltedTim

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Nov 8, 2023 12:18 PM in response to Catokelt

If you attempt to reply, is the send button green or blue?

Have you attempted to send a STOP reply?

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Catokelt Author

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Nov 8, 2023 12:25 PM in response to Catokelt

It’s green. No it’s not an actual legit marketing message they are trying to get ppl to click on the dodgy link.

I have not replied back as the sender is derived from dodgy sms generator sites. For example if i google the latest spammer ‘InviteVIP’ these dodgy websites come up (see images).

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