Calls & textsiPhone & iPadLast reviewed 24 Oct 2026
Filter scam texts on an iPhone
Keep texts from unknown numbers in a separate list.
Steps
- Open Settings → Apps → Messages (older iPhones: Settings → Messages).
- Turn on Filter Unknown Senders (it may be under Unknown Senders).
- Texts from people not in your Contacts will appear under Unknown Senders.
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