Strange Text Message

[Bruce Wrenn]

First a little background. I have a simple flip phone, and I have NEVER sent any text messages. (Call me!) Seldom do I receive one either. My BIL lives in Baton Rouge, and we live in central NC. Last night he sent me a text message. Usually for a text message, my phone makes a gurgling sound. Instead it rang, using a ringtone totally different from any I have ever used. Screen on outside showed BIL's number as caller. When I opened text message, a voice mail promoting a local political candidate played before I could read text message. Seems strange to me that a text from BIL would trigger a local political ad to play before text could be read. Any explanations. As a side note, have you ever noticed how many calls you receive that are just one number different from someone with whom you talk? How do spoofers know who I talk with, unless Verizon is selling them my info?

[John K Jordan]

First a little background. I have a simple flip phone, and I have NEVER sent any text messages. (Call me!) Seldom do I receive one either. My BIL lives in Baton Rouge, and we live in central NC. Last night he sent me a text message. Usually for a text message, my phone makes a gurgling sound. Instead it rang, using a ringtone totally different from any I have ever used. Screen on outside showed BIL's number as caller. When I opened text message, a voice mail promoting a local political candidate played before I could read text message. Seems strange to me that a text from BIL would trigger a local political ad to play before text could be read. Any explanations. As a side note, have you ever noticed how many calls you receive that are just one number different from someone with whom you talk? How do spoofers know who I talk with, unless Verizon is selling them my info?

I can't remember ever getting a spam call with one digit off a familiar number. You must pay extra for that.

In fact spam calls to my phone have dropped to near zero in the last 6 months. And I’ve yet to get a political call. Don’t know what I did to deserve that.

JKJ

[Thomas McCurnin]

Nah, the power spoof thousands of phone numbers and hope to get lucky. I get women speaking Chinese from my local area code and neighborhood prefix.

[Aaron Rosenthal]

Me too. In fact, in the last little while I've had 2 calls from people who told me they got phishing calls from my number about their account at Revenue Canada. I put in a call of concern to my provider ......

[Lee Schierer]

Me too. In fact, in the last little while I've had 2 calls from people who told me they got phishing calls from my number about their account at Revenue Canada. I put in a call of concern to my provider ......

I got three calls supposedly from my own home telephone number on my home line.

[Phil Mueller]

I get several political texts per day. Blocking the number doesn’t help...they just use different numbers. Someone thinks I’m “Maryanne”. Irritating, but goes with the season. Just another week or so.

[Bill Dufour]

All I get are car warranty is expiring calls. I did get one my social security number was going to be suspended and "I" "T" would cause me all kinds of hurt. not the card, not it, but I T.
Bil lD

[Michael Weber]

All I get are car warranty is expiring calls. I did get one my social security number was going to be suspended and "I" "T" would cause me all kinds of hurt. not the card, not it, but I T.
Bil lD
My wife got that one earlier this week as a voice message. What worried me is she had to ask if it was legitimate.

[Kev Williams]

It IS possible to receive a text and a phone call at the same time...

[Jim Becker]

It IS possible to receive a text and a phone call at the same time...

Absolutely true...I use that a lot with conversations with clients when we are talking and I'm sending photos to them on the same phone.

[John K Jordan]

Absolutely true...I use that a lot with conversations with clients when we are talking and I'm sending photos to them on the same phone.

I'll try that next time I'm in a bit of a rush. I'll send this photo of me which is sure to cut the call short.

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[Jim Becker]

i'll try that next time i'm in a bit of a rush. I'll send this photo of me which is sure to cut the call short.



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