Dodgy SMS messages.

[chris6019155]

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.

[BandOfBrothers]

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. 

[BandOfBrothers]

Sorry to add....

Vodafone has the following help bars. 

Premium-rate-SMS-FAQ.

[chris6019155]

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]

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]

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.