Block spam messages?

Anyone know how I can block a spammer from sending me text messages? I don't get a lot of spam because I'm very careful who I give my number to, but just lately it's started. I can 'Hide alerts' and I can 'delete' but I cannot see how to actually block the messager. Thanks!

iPhone SE, iOS 13

Posted on Feb 7, 2020 6:06 AM

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Feb 7, 2020 6:20 AM in response to JMS53

Open the text message, tap on the icon/number at the top > tap Info > Tap on the number > Tap Block this Caller

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Feb 7, 2020 12:29 PM in response to Kilgore-Trout

THANK YOU so much! I have spent ages trying to figure this out. They don't make it easy, do they? Thanks again. :)

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