Block, “1 +,” Numbers from my phone… It’s all spam

No number starting with, “ 1+,” are in my contacts, so why do I constantly receive messages from these numbers? Realize that spam organizations use different numbers all the time… However, I’m only supposed to be receiving calls and texts from those listed in my contacts. Apple, please explain.

it was worse prior to the election however, it continues.

Dismayed. Find a solution.

Posted on Nov 23, 2024 8:58 PM

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Posted on Dec 10, 2024 1:52 AM

You can block all messages from unknown sender on iphone by following steps:

Step 1: Go to Settings > Apps > Messages.

Step 2: Toggle the Filter Unknown Senders switch on.


This will filter these messages to Unknown Senders section in Messages. To view them, click on the Filter icon in the top-left corner.



However, you'll still get the notification for them. If you receive repeated messages from the unknown sender, you can Block this specific number.



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Dec 10, 2024 1:52 AM in response to baybean

You can block all messages from unknown sender on iphone by following steps:

Step 1: Go to Settings > Apps > Messages.

Step 2: Toggle the Filter Unknown Senders switch on.


This will filter these messages to Unknown Senders section in Messages. To view them, click on the Filter icon in the top-left corner.



However, you'll still get the notification for them. If you receive repeated messages from the unknown sender, you can Block this specific number.



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