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10. Do not text back -- that only keeps them coming

Reply to wryter2000 (Original post)

Thu Nov 5, 2020, 01:02 PM

Nov 2020

Never text "STOP" to a spam message. It is simply a reply, and they know the number is good and sell it to more buyers. Only use the STOP option when a text is from a legitimate source and specifically states that texting STOP will take you off their list.

I'm getting a million texts wanting to sell my house. Many state my name wrong, and address wrong. I assume it is so I will reply saying that is not my name or address and bam! They've got my number. I've been blocking them but it's ridiculous, so I'm on the hunt for a way to also stop these scam text messages.

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iPhone text blocking app [View all] wryter2000 Nov 2020 OP

Law? LOL... spammers are never caught much less prosecuted. CurtEastPoint Nov 2020 #1

In my experience wryter2000 Nov 2020 #3

I've always ignored spam phone calls ( do not press X to stop receiving ) because... CurtEastPoint Nov 2020 #9

I can't think of an app, but you may need to change your number. Vdizzle Nov 2020 #2

Not an option wryter2000 Nov 2020 #4

I know those who resorted to a new number, who then received countless calls/text spams hlthe2b Nov 2020 #6

Call Protect is what I used. Tetrachloride Nov 2020 #5

Thanks wryter2000 Nov 2020 #13

If it is a phone number or name that is always the same LiberalArkie Nov 2020 #7

Always different numbers wryter2000 Nov 2020 #14

There are text blockers out there. woodsprite Nov 2020 #8

Do not text back -- that only keeps them coming lettucebe Nov 2020 #10

+1 CloudWatcher Nov 2020 #12

Bummer wryter2000 Nov 2020 #15

Only if they're "legit" CloudWatcher Nov 2020 #17

I just deleted the texts with out opening. After a while they just stopped. mitch96 Nov 2020 #11

I guess I'll have to do that wryter2000 Nov 2020 #16

Agree.. It's like going to the movies and have 20 min of commercials before the start.. grrrrrrr mitch96 Nov 2020 #18