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Blocking a number that repeatedly send a text message in the Apple universe

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November 03, 2026, 08:47 PM
rduckwor
Blocking a number that repeatedly send a text message in the Apple universe
Is there any way to block a number that sends unwanted text messages on the iPhone and iPad?

I seem to have acquired a text messaging pest.

I need to block a specific number rather than sending all unknown to message purgatory.

Thanks,

RMD



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November 03, 2026, 09:03 PM
Graniteguy
Click on the text icon within the message and it will give you the option to delete and block the caller number.

This will not work with some SPAM generators that use a variety of phone number combinations.
November 03, 2026, 09:10 PM
parabellum
Blocking a phone number on an iPhone blocks calls and texts from that number.
November 03, 2026, 09:17 PM
sigmonkey
You can block the number, but they still can text and leave VM, they just go to the junk folder.

There is no "Wish 'em to the Cornfield" option.



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November 04, 2026, 05:07 PM
rduckwor
Thanks.

RMD



TL Davis: “The Second Amendment is special, not because it protects guns, but because its violation signals a government with the intention to oppress its people…”
Remember: After the first one, the rest are free.
November 04, 2026, 06:40 PM
tatortodd
More than likely, they are spoofing the number so it's meaningless to block the number of a spam texter.

More effective methods especially when combined:
  • Utilize your carriers' macro-filters. Tools like AT&T ActiveArmor or Verizon Call Filter work at the network level to analyze traffic patterns and kill known spam blasts before they hit your device.
  • On iPhone: Go to Settings > Messages > Filter Unknown Senders. This tucks unverified numbers into a separate tab and turns off notifications for them.


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    November 04, 2026, 06:55 PM
    Pipe Smoker
    quote:
    On iPhone: Go to Settings > Messages > Filter Unknown Senders. This tucks unverified numbers into a separate tab and turns off notifications for them.

    Absolutely.


    Serious about crackers.