Can Strangers Message You on Facebook Messenger? How to Manage Message Requests

Learn if strangers can message you on Facebook Messenger and how to manage message requests and privacy settings to control who can contact you.

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Yes, strangers can message you on Facebook Messenger, but the messages from people who aren't your Facebook friends will go into your 'Message Requests' folder, and you won't receive notifications for these. You have the option to either accept or ignore these requests. To prevent unwanted messages, go to the privacy settings in Messenger to manage who can send you messages or contact you.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I stop strangers from sending me messages on Facebook Messenger? Yes, you can adjust your privacy settings in Facebook Messenger to control who can send you message requests and limit contact from people who aren't your friends.
  2. Where do messages from strangers appear in Facebook Messenger? Messages from people who aren’t your Facebook friends appear in the ‘Message Requests’ folder, and you won’t receive notifications for them unless you accept the request.
  3. Will I be notified if a stranger sends me a message on Messenger? No, Facebook Messenger does not send notifications for message requests from strangers to avoid unwanted interruptions.

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