Text from scammer originating from email address rather than phone

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A user reported receiving a scam text on their Android S9, where the sender appeared as an email address instead of a phone number. They noted that their texting program lacks the ability to block email addresses, leading to concerns about spam messages. The discussion revealed that while some users can block such messages on different Android versions, others, like the original poster, do not have this option. Suggestions included using apps like Truecaller to manage spam messages, which can filter and hide them rather than block them outright. Additionally, users recommended searching for video tutorials on YouTube for specific blocking methods on Galaxy phones and mentioned the Super User website as a helpful resource for solutions.
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In my texting program I don't have the option of deleting texts originating from emails; can only block phone numbers.
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I received a scam text with links included on my Android S9 phone. Sender appears as an email address, rather than as a phone number. My texting program allows the blocking of phone number does not include the feature of blocking the originating email address. Any ideas of how else I can block an email address or otherwise prevent the sender?
 
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As far as I know, messages not originating from phone numbers cannot be blocked, at least on Android. In my country, too, we receive spam (but sometimes important messages too) from addresses such as AB-CDEFGH. The only way to "block" these is to use an app like Truecaller which hides (not blocks) these messages from the normal inbox, shows them under a separate "Spam" view, and automatically deletes them after a set interval has elapsed.
 
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Wrichik Basu said:
The "Add to contacts" option doesn't even exist for such messages in my Android device, running Android 12.
Mine does, but the option to block the sender does not.
 
WWGD said:
Mine does, but the option to block the sender does not.
My Android does, and it also gives me the block option. I have a Moto-E phone with Android 10.
 
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anorlunda said:
My Android does, and it also gives me the block option. I have a Moto-E phone with Android 10.
Mine is a Galaxy S9.It either doesn't give me that option or I haven't found it.
 
WWGD said:
Mine is a Galaxy S9.It either doesn't give me that option or I haven't found it.
I like to use Youtube for cases such as this. See if you can find a video telling how to do the blocking you want on a Galaxy phone.
 
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anorlunda said:
I like to use Youtube for cases such as this. See if you can find a video telling how to do the blocking you want on a Galaxy phone.
I've had better luck with Super User : superuser.com
 

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