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TgeekB Reporting them to the carriers hasn’t done anything to slow this down for a decade.
Original question was all about how it happens that anyone can send me texts if I have the setting to separate all texts from anyone not in my contacts into that separate bin for the unknown. And a problem is, Apple allows you to originate iMessage from an email account, assuming it’s entered into the Apple ID. Therefore when I report spam to AT&T, the quick return message from them asked for the number originating the spam, and there ain’t none. I understand how handy it is to be able to chain iMessage to the iPad, but it also is convenient for spammers, apparently.
Appreciate the advice, though. I’m learning.