![]() In this post, we will go through several methods which you can use to block text messages on an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. Luckily, in recent releases, starting from iOS 7, Apple has implemented more security features for their iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad users, which allows them to have more control over their privacy and block specific phone numbers from sending text messages (regular SMS) and iMessages. Not only that, some people you’ve only met once could spam you with annoying texts. People blocking incoming calls from unknown numbers have switched scammers to other avenues, which is one reason spam text messages are at an all-time high.Since (short) text messages, or SMS, is so well-known and can be used to quickly deliver a message without doing much work, advertising companies are also using it to promote their products, offering information, etc. Some phone companies began flagging incoming calls as “Spam Callers” or “Scam Likely”, making it easier for individual users to reject calls and block numbers. Remember those “extended car warranty” calls that became really popular a few years back? Well, this annoyance has led to reprimands from government agencies like the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and cellphone companies taking measures to stop them. ![]() Why am I getting so many spam text messages?
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