Quick Tip: How to Block and Report SMS Spam on Your iPhone

Getting random texts from unknown numbers? Here’s how to block them and report junk messages directly from your iPhone.

Spam messages often come from random or spoofed numbers. Some are just annoying, while others are phishing attempts trying to steal your info. Blocking and reporting them helps protect your phone, and helps Apple identify new scams. It’s unfortunate that they don’t make the process easier.

Step 1: Don’t Tap Any Links

If the message looks suspicious, leave it alone. Don’t tap on anything, even if it says something urgent like “Your package is waiting” or “Your account is locked.”

Step 2: Block the Number

Here’s how to block a spam number so they can’t text you again:

• Open the spam message

• Tap the phone number at the top of the screen

• Tap Info, then tap Info again

• Scroll down and tap Block this Caller

This blocks that specific number, though it won’t stop future spam from other numbers.

Step 3: Report the Message as Junk

To report the message to Apple:

• Go to the main Messages screen

• Tap Edit in the top-left corner

• Tap Select Messages

• Tap the spam message

• Tap Delete

• When prompted, tap Delete and Report Junk

This sends the message to Apple for analysis and removes it from your phone. It doesn’t block the number automatically, so you’ll still want to do that separately.

Wrapping Up

Spam texts aren’t just irritating, they can be dangerous. Use these built-in iPhone tools to report and block them. It takes just a few seconds and makes your inbox a little safer.

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