How to Mark a Facebook Messenger Conversation As Spam

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Report a spam message on Facebook with this quick guide

Written by Rain Kengly

Last Updated: July 14, 2024 Fact Checked

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Are you getting messages from unknown users on Facebook? While Facebook has preventative features for spam conversations, you can manually report a chat as spam and report the user. Here's how to mark a Facebook Messenger conversation as spam.

Quick Steps

1. Open the Messenger app.
2. Tap the chat.
3. Tap the user's name at the top.
4. Tap Report and select a reason.
5. Tap Submit report.

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Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Using the Messenger App

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1. 
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   Open the Messenger app. This looks like a white lighting bolt in a multicolored speech bubble.

   • Facebook Messenger already has features that automatically detect spam conversations. However, you can also manually report a conversation as spam.
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   Tap the chat. This should be listed on the Chats tab. If you aren't already on this tab, tap it at the bottom to navigate there now.
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3. 
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   Tap the user's name. This is at the top of the chat.
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   Tap Report. You may need to scroll down to find this option.
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   Select a reason. You can select: Harassment, Scams, Other, or another reason for the report.
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   Tap Submit report. This is at the bottom.
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   Block the user (optional). Return to the previous page and tap Block.

   • At the top, tap Block messages and calls. Tap Block to confirm.
   • At the bottom, tap Block on Facebook. Tap Block to confirm.
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   Delete the chat (optional). Return to the Chats tab. Swipe left on the chat, and then tap Delete.
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Method 2

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Using the Facebook Website

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1. 
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   Log into https://www.facebook.com/ in a web browser. You should see your feed.
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   Click the Messenger icon. This is the lightning bolt in a speech bubble at the top-right corner.
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   Click the chat. If the spam conversation is recent, you'll see it listed in the drop-down menu.

   • If you need to search for it, click See all in Messenger to view all your chats.
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   Click the "i" icon at the top. This is next to the sender's name.
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   Click Privacy & support. You can find this in the right panel. The menu will expand.
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   Click Report. A pop-up window will open.
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   Select a reason. You can select: Harassment, Scams, Other, or another reason.
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   Click Submit. This is the blue button at the bottom.

   • Click the X to close the window when you're finished.
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   Block the user (optional). You can find this option underneath the Privacy & support header in the right panel. Click Block twice to confirm.

   • The user will no longer be able to message you, see your posts, or tag your profile.
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Tips

• You can also use the Mute feature to turn off notifications from a contact or group if you don't want to mark them as spam.
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