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Blocking SMS/ Text Spam...How without opening the text?

The problem is that for spam messages, I have to open the text to access their info and then block them. If they can tell that I am opening the messages, then they will see me as a potential target. So. I want to be able to block, without opening the text.

Is that possible?

iPhone 12, iOS 15

Posted on Apr 26, 2022 4:56 AM

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Posted on Apr 26, 2022 10:33 AM

PixelDreamtime wrote:

The problem is that for spam messages, I have to open the text to access their info and then block them. If they can tell that I am opening the messages, then they will see me as a potential target. So. I want to be able to block, without opening the text.
Is that possible?

They have no way of knowing you open the text message.

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Apr 26, 2022 10:33 AM in response to PixelDreamtime

PixelDreamtime wrote:

The problem is that for spam messages, I have to open the text to access their info and then block them. If they can tell that I am opening the messages, then they will see me as a potential target. So. I want to be able to block, without opening the text.
Is that possible?

They have no way of knowing you open the text message.

Blocking SMS/ Text Spam...How without opening the text?

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