What do you do when random people text you?

Report spam texts to your carrier. Copy the original message and forward it to 7726 (SPAM) free of charge, if you are an AT, T-Mobile, Verizon, or Sprint subscriber.

Is it OK to open a text from an unknown number?

Just like getting SPAM in your email you should NEVER click on any links or open any attachments coming from an unknown sender. These files could be malicious.

How do you respond to a text from an unknown number?

Just be straightforward. Tell them you don’t recognize their number and explain why (even if you should have it). For some of my situations I like to say: Hey!

Can a spam text infect my iPhone?

Contacts receiving strange messages – Malware can use your device to send spam texts, which can result in your contacts’ devices becoming infected too. New applications – If new apps appear unexpectedly on your device, a malicious app could be downloading them onto your device.

How do you know if someone is sending you random texts?

When you get a random text along the lines of “OMG it’s been so long!” you’ve got a great chance to decipher the mystery sender. Reply back with something like, “I know! When was the last time we hung out?” and the response (“I think Christmas Eve at the diner?”) should clue you in to the texter’s identity without any awkwardness.

What do I do if I get a spam text message?

Don’t click on links in the text message. Links can take you to spoof sites that look real but will steal your personal information. Report spam texts to your carrier. Copy the original message and forward it to 7726 (SPAM) free of charge, if you are an AT, T-Mobile, Verizon, or Sprint subscriber.

What should I do if someone is sending me texts?

I’d say that depends on the nature of the texts. If they seem like they’re addressed to someone else, you could respond that you are not the intended recipient. If you feel like you’re being harassed, you could report it to the authorities or just block them. You could look up the phone number to determine if it belongs to someone you know.

Are mysterious text messages being sent from your phone?

People across the internet are sharing creepily similar stories of mysterious text messages being sent from their phones to friends, parents, and partners. The messages show no record of being sent from the smartphones in question, but they are very much being received by confused people on the other end.