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Mobile phone Spam - help!
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BriarRose_3
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in Mobiles
Hi - just recently started receiving unwanted texts on mobile offering - help with debts, unsolicited loans etc etc etc 
Most have the option to text STOP to a number, but I'm concerned they might charge £zillions for it! Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
Rose
Most have the option to text STOP to a number, but I'm concerned they might charge £zillions for it! Any advice would be appreciated.Thanks
Rose
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Use the phone settings to block the number .That depends upon whatever phone and OS you have .
See the dedicated thread.
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/33116660 -
NEVER reply STOP. It just shows they have a working device thats in use and more likely to get added to a shortlist for the next spammer.Censorship Reigns Supreme in Troll City...0
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Totally agree with that.forgotmyname wrote: »NEVER reply STOP. It just shows they have a working device thats in use and more likely to get added to a shortlist for the next spammer.
Also, forward the spam message to 7726 (SPAM) before deleting it.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.0 -
You can also change your number if it's a new number.0
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Closing thread as long running thread on same subjectEx forum ambassador
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