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Getting wierd texts. Can anybody help me?

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I wonder if anybody could help? I'm getting texts from a number I don't know. The texts never make sense and say something along the lines of:
Hello vbdjfowehfqkjebfqkljbwfqw
I have tried to call the number numerous times but they never answer, it goes to o2 voicemail.
I am also with o2 so I called them and asked if there was anything I could do to make them stop. They told me 'no' and that I would have to go to the police. Seriously?! the police will just laugh at me! Has anybody got any advice on what I could do to stop these annoying texts? I must get about 4 per day.

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  • Stompa
    Stompa Posts: 8,375 Forumite
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    I assume you're not being charged for these texts?
    Stompa
  • No. They are just from a normal mobile number. Well, my bill hasn't came in yet but I assume not because the o2 guy checked. And when I call it goes to an o2 voicemail.
  • Heinz
    Heinz Posts: 11,191 Forumite
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    I have tried to call the number numerous times but they never answer, it goes to o2 voicemail.
    You're calling the number back? Are they coming from a standard mobile number - or an 070 number by any chance?
    Time has moved on (much quicker than it used to - or so it seems at my age) and my previous advice on residential telephony has been or is now gradually being overtaken by changes in the retail market. Hence, I have now deleted links to my previous 'pearls of wisdom'. I sincerely hope they helped save some of you money.
  • No, it's definitely a mobile number. It's 079..... I have tried to call it back to see who it was or why I was getting insane texts. I just thought it a bit extreme going to the police as they aren't threatening or nothing. they will just laugh at me. They are just more annoying than anything and I dont really wanna change my mobile number.
  • Stompa
    Stompa Posts: 8,375 Forumite
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    Bit of a longshot but it might be worth checking the number here:

    http://whocallsme.com/

    (they appear to have quite a lot of 079... numbers listed)
    Stompa
  • Hey. I have just checked the number. It is actually a 075 number which is still a number. I have logged a message with that website. Thanks.
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