I got a text from this number. Gregory 1st check advance. I do NOT want texts from anyone I do not know. I have registered on the no call, but still got this.
It keeps texting me asking for Melissa (I am not Melissa and I don't know any) and wants me to get a loan. It wants me to call1-800-380-9643 (even though the number I received it from was 323-921-2733) or to go to 1stcheckadvance.com/?B4e9y . I went (don't worry, there are no viruses or malware. I scanned it before I went. There is an unsubscribe button on the right. I simply entered my number (what else can they do, send me annoying text messages?), and supposedly, unsubscribed. It says that either I or supposedly someone else (does Melissa come to mind?) agreed to a privacy policy which then allows this company to send me text messages. I don't know if it is a legitimate business but texting people during dinner is probably not the best business method. Here is an actual section from the website:
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I never subscribed, why do I get messages?
* Sometimes you may be unaware when filling out online and offline forms that upon signing up and agreeing to the terms listed you are giving permission to the company and 3rd party partners to sms text, call, and email you free newsletters along with occasional advertisements.
* You could have acquired a phone number where the previous owner had subscribed into our text alerts.
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That is an honest way of conducting business (yeah right).
Yup, got the same text Saturday evening but it actually included my name. I haven't signed up for anything lately so I do not know how they got my number. I also am on the do not call registry.
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