Why isn't it easier to block spam text numbers?

Spam texts are a widespread problem, and Messages offers no barrier to them. But it should be very easy to block the sender's number. It certainly isn't, though. It's about time Apple offered a one-click method of blocking numbers. No, I'm not going to text STOP to a spammer.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jun 27, 2022 07:58 PM

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Neil22R

Community Specialist

Jun 29, 2022 08:16 AM in response to Satchmo

Hello Satchmo,

Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. Let's review the following resource which can help with blocking unwanted messages: Block, filter, and report messages on iPhone

Cheers.

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