Anyone had a problem with text messaging SPAM? I've complained to Verizon over relatively few messages. Their answer was that they try their best to nip SPAM in the bud but suggest that I implement vtext filters (free service) to fully protect myself. Here are the instructions:
"Vtext is a free service, provided by Verizon Wireless specifically for text messaging. You may schedule alerts, establish messaging groups, filter unwanted text messages from your handset and more. To register for a Vtext account and add a custom filter, please follow the steps we have outlined below. If you have additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to let us know.
1. Navigate to "http://vtext.com/" and select "Join Up!"
2. Enter your 10 digit mobile number
3. In approximately 30 seconds, you will receive a 10-character, alphanumeric password on your handset. Enter this under step #2 at the Vtext site 4. Enter and re-enter a personal password and click "Save"
5. Click the link at the left that reads "Personalization"
6. Select "Message Blocking".
7. Under the header: "Block Messages From:", select the desired option for both the "Allow Messages sent from the Web?" and "Allow Messages sent from e-Mail?" fields.
8. You may also specify up to 15 individual addresses you wish to have filtered (example:
RICHARD@ANYWHERE.COM,
WWW.SPAM.COM, HOTMAIL.COM, etc) 9. Enter the address(s) in the fields provided and click "Save"
10. You will now see a confirmation message that reads "Your Message Blocking Options Have Been Updated Successfully".
Note: There is no additional charge associated with the Vtext.com account."
All my SPAM was in Spanish, perhaps because I'm in San Antonio, and came from HOTMAIL (apparently).
"Llame 305 371 7227. Un premio especial para usted."
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