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Text messaging service was denied

first and foremost is there an android phone where you can block someone and NOT get notified? right now on my galaxy s9, if i block a number just via my phone i still get alerts if they're calling -- says something like "blocked caller calling" AND there is a folder for blocked messages from that person. no good. now, ive blocked that same number via Verizon's site (so they're blocked both from the phone and via Verizon) and I just got a text that said "Text messaging service was denied." Am I safe to assume this is that blocked person trying to text me?

If so, are there any androids where NO notifications for anyone who is blocked, no matter if they're blocked via the phone or via Verizon or both, come through? I am sick of knowing when this person is trying to contact me. doesnt that defeat the purpose of blocking?

any help is appreciated!

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tbint62

figure out what time zone the caller is in. Wait till 1 am caller time and call the number. Do it every half hour until dawn. Ho wait, is it a business?? Then call them and say why.

Google Phone has notification options. Just have to learn how to work them.

Ktmcg08

I can't call them. I get a text messaging saying text messaging service was denied. I want to know if this is the blocked person texting me.

Verizon_Support

Hello, we don't have the means to personalize the call blocking features on your device or the feature we offer. You can change your number online once for free to avoid these text messages or calls. TaylorH_VZW

tbint62

Just use Google Messages

It has a Block and spam list you can edit. My bad I thought your text messages service was not working.

tbint62

Just use Google Messages and Phone by Google

They work together.

HHhasleftZbldg

I had same problem. Text came from my own wireless number. Wondering if a blocked party tried texting.

Tnt044

Has anyone received a clear answer about this? IS it a blocked number trying to text or is it spam or do we just now know?

Very weird

Verizon_Support

Tnt044, we understand the importance of getting an answer. We are here to help. Typically, the message would mean that either the number being texted is blocking your text or it is a number without texting service.

StevenG_VZW

Saltfight

I just got this text and the text is from my own number. There is no evidence to suggest I sent the message to myself. It just popped up out of nowhere

Jell_Lee

could you share what this issue looks like? maybe a screenshot would help (blurr out your personal info so that it's not roaming around in the public prior to sharing if you do share).

I don't know if it'll help but try submitting error report to Samsung Members app when this occurs again... not sure if they'll be able to catch anything but worth a shot. If they see no issue or determine it's nothing they can do about then they'll just let you know and close the ticket.

kathyg4260

I got same message from my phone . I have 2 ppl blocked is it those numbers or what ?

Verizon_Support

kathyg4260, it is important to manage your account and devices the best way you see fit. When a blocked person texts you, they typically will have no notification informing them. In regard to what you will see this can be dependent upon your phone and the type of block that was placed. May we ask what type of phone you have? Did you block through your device settings or through an app you downloaded?

*Joshua

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