Don't. It may contain malware. There has been an onslaught of illicit text messages reportedly originating in Russia and Panama since last weekend. Follow the advice given by the FCC:
To reduce the number of unwanted email and texts you receive, use these tips:
Be careful about giving out your mobile phone number, email address, or any other personal information.
Read through commercial web forms. Some websites allow you to opt out of receiving email from partners – but you may have to uncheck a preselected box if you want to do so.
Check for a privacy policy when submitting your wireless phone number or email address to any website. Find out if the policy allows the company to sell your information.
Do not respond to unwanted texts or emails from questionable sources. Several mobile service providers allow you to forward unwanted texts by simply texting it to 7726 (or "SPAM") to block the sender. Check with your provider about other options.
Got a text message from Melanie-C which said: Taake (Her error) a chance on me,Text back Melanie-C. Looking it up the call comes from Asheboro NC. Sounds like a sexual lure to me. Might have got the wrong number but I still don't like it. I am afraid to text back even to tell her not to do it anymore.
Don't. It may contain malware. There has been an onslaught of illicit text messages reportedly originating in Russia and Panama since last weekend. Follow the advice given by the FCC:
To reduce the number of unwanted email and texts you receive, use these tips:
Be careful about giving out your mobile phone number, email address, or any other personal information.
Read through commercial web forms. Some websites allow you to opt out of receiving email from partners – but you may have to uncheck a preselected box if you want to do so.
Check for a privacy policy when submitting your wireless phone number or email address to any website. Find out if the policy allows the company to sell your information.
Do not respond to unwanted texts or emails from questionable sources. Several mobile service providers allow you to forward unwanted texts by simply texting it to 7726 (or "SPAM") to block the sender. Check with your provider about other options.