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Can txt message reply be used to hack your information on your iphone?

I received a txt and I replied to the message, I found minute later that the sender was not the person it said it was in the message and I blocked the sender.

iPhone XR, iOS 16

Posted on Jul 25, 2023 8:55 AM

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Posted on Jul 25, 2023 9:03 AM

If you haven't jailbroken your iPhone, it's not possible.


See the following Apple articles:

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

 

Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

 

Detect and block spam phone calls

Detect and block spam phone calls - Apple Support

 

Block, filter, and report messages on iPhone -> 

Block, filter, and report messages on iPhone – Apple Support (UK)

 

 


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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jul 25, 2023 9:03 AM in response to Rnunoi

If you haven't jailbroken your iPhone, it's not possible.


See the following Apple articles:

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

 

Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

 

Detect and block spam phone calls

Detect and block spam phone calls - Apple Support

 

Block, filter, and report messages on iPhone -> 

Block, filter, and report messages on iPhone – Apple Support (UK)

 

 


Can txt message reply be used to hack your information on your iphone?

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