How to block political messages coming in by the hundreds!

About 6 weeks ago I started getting at least 50-60 political messages a day. I know how to block them and I did but they keep coming with diff numbers. This has to stop but STOP doesn't work nor does the blocking. Ideas? Help!

Posted on Jan 30, 2026 1:34 PM

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Jan 30, 2026 2:38 PM in response to Carma4

Try the following:

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap Apps.
  3. Tap Messages.
  4. Tap the toggle switch for iMessage = off.


After a few days, follow these steps to toggle iMessage = on.


In the meantime, anyone who attempts to send you a message will learn that you are no longer receiving any messages.


Hopefully, they will move on and leave you alone.


Good luck! 👋🏼😉

Smiliñ 😎 Brian

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