How to Stop Spam Messages on Snapchat

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Two easy ways to block spammers and scammers on Snapchat
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This wikiHow teaches you how to prevent unwanted messages to your Snapchat account on an iPhone, iPad, or Android device.

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Blocking Unknown Spammers

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    It's a yellow icon with the outline of a ghost in the center.
    • Enter your username and password if you're not automatically logged in.
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    Doing so takes you to the user screen.
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    It's in the upper-right corner of the screen and takes you to the Settings menu.
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    It's the first selection in the "Who Can..." section of the menu.
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    It's in the upper-left corner. Now, only people who you've added as friends on Snapchat will be able to send you messages, and spammers will be blocked.
    • You will still see ads in the "Stories" section of Snapchat, but advertisers will not be able to message you.
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Part 2
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Blocking a Spammer in Your Friends List

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    It's a yellow icon with a ghost logo in it.
    • Enter your username and password if you're not automatically logged in.
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    Doing so will open your account profile.
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    It's near the bottom of the screen.
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    Do so by tapping on their name and holding briefly.
    • You may have to scroll down through the alphabet to find them.
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    It's in the upper-right corner of the dialog box.
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    Confirm that you're sure you want to block this friend.
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    The options include "Harassing me;" "I don't know them;" "Inappropriate Snaps;" "Annoying;" or "Other." Select the one that best reflects your reason for block them.
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    Tell them to stop, block them, or delete them from Snap. If they're your friend, it doesn't make any sense as to why this is a problem. Good luck!
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