Why Am I Getting Messages From a Blocked Number

Quick Tips

• Check the blocked numbers list on your iPhone and Android phone.
• On iPhone, open Settings > Messages > Blocked Contacts > Add the number and email address linked with iMessage.
• You need to block the caller on third-party apps like WhatsApp and Telegram.

Basic Fixes

• Check spam numbers on Truecaller: You can check and block spam numbers on Truecaller. In the app, go to Settings > Block > Number Series > Enter the number series that you wish to block.
• Block your emails: Even if you block someone on social media apps, the person can send you a message via email.

Why You Are Receiving Messages From a Blocked Number

• The contact has not been blocked.
• The contact needs to be blocked on third-party apps.

Fix 1: Check the Blocked Numbers List

Before we explore advanced tricks, make sure to check the blocked numbers list once. You will continue receiving text messages if the person’s mobile number is not on the list.

On iPhone

Open Settings > Messages > Blocked Contacts > Check the number list.

If it’s an unknown number, use the Messages app to block it.

Open the Messages app > Tap the chat from the unknown number > Profile icon > Info > Block this Caller.

Once you block a caller on iPhone, the same caller will be blocked in the Messages app on your Mac. You don’t have to block the same person separately on your iPhone and Mac.

We also suggest blocking both the email address and phone number in the Messages app to stop receiving iMessages. On your iPhone, open Settings > Messages > Blocked Contacts > Add the number and email address linked with iMessage.

On Android Dialler App

Step 1: Open the Phone app > Three dots > Settings > Blocked numbers.

Step 2: Check the blocked numbers list. Tap Add a number to enter a number manually.

On Samsung Phone App

Samsung uses a different Phone app on Galaxy phones. Here’s how to check the blocked numbers list on a Samsung device.

Step 1: Open the Phone app > Three dots > Settings.

Step 2: Tap Blocked numbers. If the person’s number is not on the list, enter the number manually.

Do note that your block list won’t change while switching the Messaging apps on your Android phone.

Tip: Check out our post if your Samsung phone screen goes black during calls.

Fix 2: Block via Third-Party Apps

When you use the Phone app to block annoying contacts, the system only blocks normal messages and calls. The person can still reach you via third-party apps like WhatsApp or Telegram. You need to block them from such platforms, too. Let’s take WhatsApp and Telegram as examples here.

WhatsApp

Step 1: Launch WhatsApp and then open a conversation you want to block.

Step 2: Tap the three-dot menu at the top and then expand More. Select Block.

You can read our dedicated post to learn the implications of blocking someone on WhatsApp.

Telegram

Step 1: Open Telegram and then select a conversation.

Step 2: Select the number at the top. Tap the three-dot menu and then select Block user.