afd228 wrote:
Yes, I do see unblock this contact, but the red block circle never appears and when I leave the page and then come back, the block has disappeared. It again says…block contact. I will reduce below 3000 and the report back.
If you are using this feature to block spam text messages or calls, this feature will be ineffective.
Spam messages and calls almost always "spoof" a randomly selected number - and will use an entirely different number each time. As such, attempting to block this type of unwanted messages and calls is (a) generally ineffective, and (b) results in hundreds (if not thousands) of phone numbers that are unlikely to be used twice by spammers and unwanted marketers.
However, the ability to block specific numbers is useful where the associated number is being consistently used by an unwanted caller - this most likely occurring for a specific person, or telephone number used by a legitimate business.
When used correctly, the blocking feature can be useful - and results in a manageable list of blocked callers. If attempting to block numbers that are spoofed by automated calling an spam messaging, its usefulness is limited - and may result in wanted calls being blocked.
Remember, the spoofed numbers might be someone else's legitimate number from which you might want to receive calls and messages!
