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How do I report a spam app without downloading the app?

I keep getting spam messages from an app called "IRL-Let's Hang." This app relies on it's users to give them access to their Phone Contacts, and them spams their contacts with texts. I have not personally downloaded the app, but apparently someone with my personal phone number has, and has allowed the app to take my information.


The messages I recieved several times a day from "IRL-Let's Hang" look like this:


" *MY FIRST NAME* , someone comlimented you! See more on IRL:

IOS: *link to their app in the apple store*

Android: *link to their app in Google play store* "

I can only find how to report this spam app if I have downloaded the app already, but obviously I do not want to do that. I did not give this app permission to text me and can't figure out how to get it to stop.

iPhone 7, iOS 11.4.1

Posted on Aug 28, 2018 10:24 AM

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Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support


If you received or acted on a likely phishing message:


If you received a suspicious email, please forward it to reportphishing@apple.com. If you're on a Mac, select the email and choose Forward As Attachment from the Message menu.

If you think you might have entered personal information like a password or credit card info on a scam website, immediately change your Apple ID password.

Posted on Aug 28, 2018 10:25 AM

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Aug 28, 2018 10:25 AM in response to AlsoImBatman

Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support


If you received or acted on a likely phishing message:


If you received a suspicious email, please forward it to reportphishing@apple.com. If you're on a Mac, select the email and choose Forward As Attachment from the Message menu.

If you think you might have entered personal information like a password or credit card info on a scam website, immediately change your Apple ID password.

How do I report a spam app without downloading the app?

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