PSA re: Spam text messages (US & UK peeps only, I'm afraid.)

Mar 08, 2013 22:52

 UKIf you receive a spam text message, you can forward it to the Federal Trade Commission at 7726.  They say forward it, then delete it.  More details here.

ETA:  'Forward to 7726' works on the O2 network in the UK also.  Thanks for letting me know,
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springwoof March 9 2013, 10:16:28 UTC
Thanks!

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gryphonrhi March 9 2013, 17:40:11 UTC
Welcome!

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nrrrdy_grrrl March 9 2013, 15:19:36 UTC
Thanks!

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gryphonrhi March 9 2013, 17:40:25 UTC
Welcome!

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iiudian March 10 2013, 05:35:50 UTC
I got one of those messages and just deleted it. I would have passed it on had I know about this, and will send along any that I get in future.

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gryphonrhi March 10 2013, 05:44:06 UTC
I've gotten four or five in the last few years. Annoying. Glad I could help!

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