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How do I stop receiving messages from unknown people on Facebook?
From the menu, tap Privacy. Tap Message Delivery. Tap on the people you want to control messages for. Select where to deliver their messages or tap Don’t deliver requests to stop receiving their messages.
Can I block messages from non friends on Facebook?
Facebook messages are a private form of communication on the social networking site. By default, anyone who has a Facebook profile is allowed to send you a message, even if he’s not on your friend list. As of August 2011, Facebook doesn’t allow you to stop your friends from initiating a new message conversation.
How do I stop messages from strangers?
Go to Settings and tap on Messages. Scroll down to Filter Unknown Senders and toggle the setting on. If you are an Android user, open your phone app and tap on the three-dot icon and choose Settings.
How do I stop receiving messages on messenger?
At the bottom of the messages section in the app, tap the menu icon next to “Home.” Tap Active at the top of the menu. This will give you the option to turn chat off.
What happens if I Spam someone on messenger?
All the message you have sent to other person will mark as spam and that person will not be able to read your messages in his/her inbox, but what that person has sent to you will be readable for him/her in his/her inbox. Summary is after marking spam or abusive your messages will not be readable to that person.
Can I message a stranger on Facebook?
Message Filtering You can send a message to anyone on Facebook, regardless of friend status or privacy settings. Filtering preferences may inadvertently cause messages to go unseen, even though they have been delivered. With basic filtering, members typically receive all messages in the main folder of their inbox.
How can I block everyone from sending me messages on Facebook?
Fortunately, Facebook offers privacy settings to keep everyone except friends from sending you messages or viewing your profile. Log in to your personal Facebook account and click “Messages.” Click “Other” at the top of the left pane. Click “Edit Preferences.” Click “Strict Filtering” and then “Save.”
Why doesn’t Facebook Messenger allow you to ignore messages from strangers?
Instead, messages from strangers will appear as message requests. Since these requests do not show up in the main page on Messenger – you have to actively click on “message requests” to see them – I presume Facebook’s reasoning went something like: “Message requests are really easy to ignore, so why have an option to stop all of them”.
How do I stop someone from bothering me on Facebook?
Click the “Privacy Options” icon, which looks like a lock at the top of your profile, and select “How Do I Stop Someone From Bothering Me?” Type a name or email and click “Block.” Choose the person from the list to block him. Facebook: In Messages, What’s the Difference Between Basic and Strict Filtering?
Can only friends message you on Facebook?
This option allows only friends to message you, but you may occasionally receive messages from people that include you in a message to a mutual friend, group members or someone using the Facebook Messenger app. Click the “Options” gear icon at the top of your Facebook account and select “Privacy Settings.”