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Yoplii Posted messages 16 Status Member -  
 nounou211 -
Hello,
I just received 3 identical text messages from the number +33987390573 with the message:
"Happy New Year 2008 and everything else..." (Oh, I just received the same message again while I was writing, so that makes 4.)
I would like to know if you know where this is coming from and how to stop it because I feel like I will be receiving more....

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    JN2008 Posted messages 662 Status Member 175
     
    Look in your messaging settings on your phone, and look for an option called "blocked numbers." Enter the number that's sending you spam texts, confirm it, and there you go!
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    1. Yoplii Posted messages 16 Status Member
       
      Unfortunately, I have already checked and I can't block numbers on my phone; it's an old Nokia and it requires a pin2 code that I've never known (0000 doesn't work).
      In any case, thank you :)
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    2. caro
       
      I have exactly the same problem! And just now...
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    3. gizel
       
      pfffff same on my 3G, 5 times !!!!!!
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  2. JN2008 Posted messages 662 Status Member 175
     
    No, it's a scam... people are meant to believe that it's someone from their circle sending them the text, and are therefore supposed to respond... to a premium-rate number!
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    1. Anonymous user
       
      Good evening,

      Of course, the texts are not sent to look nice, but as you said, for people to call a premium rate number to see who wishes them a happy new year when it's not even New Year's.
      Never respond to this kind of thing and don’t leave your mobile number all over the place.

      Have a good evening.
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    2. audrey
       
      this number is foreign to France,
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    3. kucrapoc
       
      That's what I've been thinking for an hour, I've already received 9!
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    4. aurelie
       
      I've received 8 in the last hour, I hope it's not a virus!!
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    5. aurelie
       
      I keep receiving the same text message: "Happy New Year 2008 and all that..." but from the number 0987839698;
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  3. Anonymous user
     
    Oh yes! You will receive it for 2009, 2010, and 2011! :)
    Seriously, I don't think you can prevent them.....
    --
    Modern proverb: spin your mouse 7 times on the mat before typing on the keyboard!
    GOOGLE is our friend, but WIKI is too!
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    1. JN2008 Posted messages 662 Status Member 175
       
      We cannot prevent these SMS from reaching the operator's servers, which then transmits them to the concerned mobile, but we can prevent the phone from retrieving them... and I mentioned how to do that in my previous post!
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    2. Anonymous user
       
      me on my phone, like him, I'm not able to block numbers...and yes, not everyone is lucky enough to show off with the latest "phones".....QED.
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  4. Amicalement-C
     
    Hello,
    I have the same problem, I received it 6 times, from 16:20 to 16:50.. Is it like a kind of virus, actually?
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    1. Yoplii Posted messages 16 Status Member
       
      I don't know, I've received 8 in less than an hour...
      In any case, you shouldn't respond to them.
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    2. Amicalement-C
       
      I just received one ...
      Yeah, I figured as much .. Hoping it will go away!
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    3. muli
       
      hey !! I'm browsing the forums right now! same for me! 12 in 1 hour
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    4. caro
       
      Otherwise, it stopped after six times? :p My phone is an Alcatel, I can't do the blocking manipulation either.
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    5. Yoplii Posted messages 16 Status Member
       
      Apparently, it lasts only about an hour.
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  6. dedisred
     
    Same. I keep getting the message "Happy New Year 2008 and all that" from +33 987 116 826.

    What I notice is that as soon as I decide to read it, they send me double 3 minutes later.

    So don’t open it to read it. It seems to be calming down.
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    1. beubeu
       
      I had the same problem... you shouldn't open it when you receive it and just delete it. I don't receive it anymore. Have a good evening, everyone.
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  7. Titroll
     
    Hello, here's a number to add to the list, I received exactly the same SMS as you but from the number 0987644694.

    I'm leaving it in the comments because I couldn't find any information about this number on the internet. :)

    Otherwise, to get rid of it, I sent STOP to this number... I had received 6 in less than an hour. According to French law, they have to stop sending you messages and, moreover, responding with this is not charged. There you go!

    Have a good evening
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    1. nounou211
       
      Same here, I've received it 5 or 6 times from the number 0987946259 and I didn't answer, I couldn't find more information on the net either except for this forum, and that's good! Even on your mobile phone, you can't be at ease.
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