iMessage: spam messages - you can do that

What you can do if you get spam messages on iOS in iMessage read this article. From iOS 7 you can block the annoying spam user contacts - we explain how to do it.

iOS: Tackle iMessage spam messages

Block the senders from whom you receive iMessage spam messages. Here's how:

• Go to "Settings" and tap on "Phone" below.
• In the "Calls" section, select "Blocked".
• Now enter the spam sender via "Add contact". You should have saved the phone number in the contact directory.

Contact Apple for spam messages

If you would like to help Apple tackle spam, please send an email to with a screenshot attached. This should contain the spam message as well as the sender information and date.

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(Practical tip originally written by Katharina Krug)