What Happens to Facebook Messages When You Block Someone?

Learn how Facebook handles messages from blocked users and what you see in your inbox when blocking someone.

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Blocked messages on Facebook don't appear in your inbox at all. You won't receive notifications and can't see the messages from the blocked user. They also can't see your activity or interact with your posts. Essentially, it looks like the conversation with that individual never happened.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can blocked users send me messages on Facebook? No, when you block someone on Facebook, their messages will not appear in your inbox, and you won't receive any notifications from them.
  2. Will blocking someone on Facebook delete previous messages? No, blocking a user does not delete past messages, but new messages from the blocked user will not be visible in your inbox.
  3. Can blocked users see my posts or activity on Facebook? Blocked users cannot see your activity or interact with your posts once they are blocked.

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