So, here's how to set it up:
- Open Settings on your iPhone.
- Tap Messages.
- Turn on the feature under "Message Filtering" called "Filter Unknown Senders."
- How do I stop unsolicited text messages?
- How do I block spam texts on my iPhone?
- How do you tell if a scammer is texting you?
How do I stop unsolicited text messages?
For Android phones, look for the three dots in the top right-hand corner of your text. Click on it and select “People” and “Options.” Next, select “Block” to stop receiving spam text messages from that number.
How do I block spam texts on my iPhone?
Block, filter, and report messages on iPhone
- In a Messages conversation, tap the name or number at the top of the conversation, then tap. at the top right.
- Tap info.
- Scroll down, then tap Block this Caller.
How do you tell if a scammer is texting you?
4 ways to identify scam text messages
- Abnormally long numbers. If a text message is legitimate, it's usually from a number 10 digits or less. ...
- Family crisis texts. Receiving news of a family crisis is alarming. ...
- Text refund. Another common text scam comes in the form of a text refund. ...
- Random prizes.