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Dodgy SMS messages.

chris6019155
3: Seeker
3: Seeker
Evening,

I'm getting dodgy texts from a number that displays as 199. Anyone have any idea what this is? I'm planning on blocking it, but thought I'd check here.

Cheers.
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BandOfBrothers
17: Community Champion
17: Community Champion

Hi @chris6019155

 

 

A Google Search does not return anything conclusive that I can see. Perhaps double check. 

 

One return but none Uk based is >

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/583898

 

May I ask what the content of the text is ?

 

Check your myvodafone too just incase any unwanted charges have been applied. Take a close look at your bill when it's been processed. 

 

If this was my situation and the text has no relevance to me I'd add it to my phones blocking feature. 

Current Phone  >

Samsung Galaxy s²³ Ultra 512gb Phantom Black.

 

 

Sorry to add....

 

Vodafone has the following help bars. 

 

Premium-rate-SMS-FAQ.

Current Phone  >

Samsung Galaxy s²³ Ultra 512gb Phantom Black.

 

 

chris6019155
3: Seeker
3: Seeker
Cheers. I'd had a look but couldn't find anything either. It was personal stuff so must have come from someone i have apparently upset. Blocked now.

AnnS
17: Community Champion
17: Community Champion

Hi @chris6019155

 

Unless you have been charged for receiving the texts, the best thing to do is t delete and ignore the message.

 

Premium rate short code numbers are 5 digits.

 

The only other thing is Vodafone Customer Service number is 191 from the phone.

 

In what way are they dodgy?

donnyguy
16: Advanced member
16: Advanced member

If it's personal info in the text like you say then it may be someone using a 'web to text' service hence it coming from a short code.

 

I'd just block and ignore.