I wish there was some way to get put on an opt out list that would remove all

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Oct 11, 2024
1:39:18pm

BYUHawk All-American

of these. Clearly, based on the grammar, most of these spammers are not even based on the US.

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BYUHawk

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Last login: Oct 11, 2024
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My phone number is out there and I get tons of spam. It sucks. But I honestly

BYUHawk

1:34pm

What about "we are unable to deliver your package due to an address

volleyjiver

1:37pm

They are trying to see if you are a legit number that will answer to then...

WJCougar

1:37pm

I wish there was some way to get put on an opt out list that would remove all

BYUHawk

1:39pm

National do not call registry.

Icelandic Cougar

1:40pm

I'll try that. Does it work for text messages too?

BYUHawk

1:44pm

As someone who worked in marketing, the national do not call list is a joke.

Guac

1:46pm

Interesting. I haven’t gotten a spam call since I put my phone on there.

Icelandic Cougar

4:15pm

Applies to "telemarketing" only expect lots of "charity" calls after registering

COUGND

1:48pm

sounds great in theory, but it does nothing

maxpowers

2:09pm

Because some small percentage are gullible persons or seniors who get robbed

MarylandFan

1:49pm

Yes. They're preying mostly on old people who see a text like that and then respond, then get sucked into some sob

durandal

1:55pm

And there are horrible stories of people giving hundreds of thousands of dollars

MarylandFan

1:59pm

It's why they are so easily scam baited. They know that there is a huge prize waiting for them because there usually is.

durandal

2:07pm

I get the “wanna feel like you’re 18 again?” Spam text once a week

the_byu_flash

2:00pm

but do you?

maxpowers

2:12pm

I’m getting a ton as well. It’s ridiculous.

Heath Squashwell

2:44pm

My favorite response when I want to mess with spammers is to reply -

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