SMS Spam: 502-4562-0820 February 15, 2012
Posted by very in : Announcement, News, Resources, Security, Tech , add a commentYet another SMS spam. This one reads:
“FELICIDADES” IUSACEL, Te Inf. Gracias a tu Mòvil eres Ganador : US$ 45,000 Y 1 TOYOTA PRADO 2012 ” Gracias ” A : HONDUTEL Mayor info. PBX: 01150242582314.
Google translates it as:
“CONGRATULATIONS” IUSACEL, Information Thank you for your cell phone you are Winner: U.S. $ 45.000 and 1 TOYOTA PRADO 2012 “Thank you” A: HONDUTEL More Info. PBX: 01150242582314.
I’m assuming that it comes from Honduras.
Posted from Long Beach, California, United States.
Yet Another Text Spammer: (707) 407-9497 February 18, 2011
Posted by very in : Announcement, News, Rants, Resources, Security, Tech , add a commentI just received another Text-Spam on my mobile phone. This is an unsolicited marketing ploy from unscrupulous individual(s).
This time is from (707) 407-9497
The Spam says:
Need some quick cash? You can easily get $1500 wired into your bank account today! For info, just reply back the word “PAY”. (To cancel: reply STOP)
According to FCC, this type of “marketing” does violate CAN-SPAM Act.
You should file form 1088G to report this violation.
File a complaint on FCC site http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm
You can also call 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-2255-322) voice; 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-8355-322) TTY.
Posted from Commerce, California, United States.
Yet another Text-Spam: 1-305-877-4908 August 15, 2010
Posted by 37prime in : Announcement, Media, News, Rants, Resources, Security, Tech, Troubleshooting , add a commentText-Spam is really annoying because it actually uses the SMS quota, unless you have the ulimited plan.
I received another Text Spam message on August 15th, 2010. Don’t bother calling 1-305-877-4908 back, because it doesn’t take any phone calls and the voice mail-box is not set-up. All you need to do is to file complaints to FCC because such unsolicited text messages violate CAN-SPAM Act.
You should file form 1088G to report this violation. File a complaint on FCC site http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm
You can also call 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-2255-322) voice; 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-8355-322) TTY.
The text reads:
Do you owe $10,000+ to the IRS? Our gov’t approved program can REDUCE BACK TAXES by over 70%. Reply “YES” to see if you qualify! (optout,reply:out)
Text-Spam does violate the Communication Act of 1934.
Posted from Beverly Hills, California, United States.
Another Text Spam: 1-949-439-5924 June 28, 2010
Posted by 37prime in : Announcement, Media, News, Rants, Resources, Security, Tech, Troubleshooting , add a commentI received another Text Spam message on June 21st, 2010. Don’t bother calling (949) 439-5924 back, because it doesn’t take any phone calls. All you need to do is to file complaints to FCC because such unsolicited text messages violate CAN-SPAM Act. I inquired AT&T who is my service provider, but they are no help at all.
You should file form 1088G to report this violation. File a complaint on FCC site http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm
You can also call 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-2255-322) voice; 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-8355-322) TTY.
The text reads:
Wipe out 55% of credit card, and any unsecured debt. Must be 10K or more. 100% guarantee. To have representative call you, reply – YES
Text-Spam does violate the Communication Act of 1934.
Posted from Los Angeles, California, United States.
Text Spam from (714) 267-2734 June 19, 2010
Posted by 37prime in : Announcement, Media, News, Rants, Resources, Tech, Troubleshooting , add a commentIf you’re wondering who does the the number (714) 267-2734 belong to, don’t bother looking. All you need to do is to file complaints to FCC because such unsolicited text messages violate CAN-SPAM Act.
You should file form 1088G to report this violation. File a complaint on FCC site http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm
You can also call 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-2255-322) voice; 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-8355-322) TTY.
The text reads:
Do you owe more than $10,000 to the IRS or state? Our tax experts can possibly REDUCE or ELIMINATE your back taxes. Reply IRS to see if you qualify!
Text-Spam does violate the Communication Act of 1934.
Posted from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
