Anybody get this text - Samsung Epic 4G Touch

Its a local number but I have no idea what they mean , and then it say I'm on the way......
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text message spam, for the love of god dont reply with your email address

If you have sprint
Create a new message send to 9999 and write only the following
" block then number " wont receive anymore messages from that number
Then create another message to 7726
Then just put the phone number in the message are and it reports spam to sprint
Pictures below for examples
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If you use Google voice you can report the number as spam right from the app and also block it from future contact.

Ravaged Pheonix said:
If you use Google voice you can report the number as spam right from the app and also block it from future contact.
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What about the one from a washington number with the cruise ship horn blowing? Then they tell you you have won a free trip. I get that about once a month.

Any number

When the doorbell rings, don't answer it!

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[Q] Blacklist a phone number in the EVO

How do I block a number that's been texting me forever and I tried to call the number to black list myself but I can't...
It's annoying
Before you say anything, it's a girl.
Anti sms spam from market, try it.
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alekosy said:
How do I block a number that's been texting me forever and I tried to call the number to black list myself but I can't...
It's annoying
Before you say anything, it's a girl.
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Mr. Number from the market is very decent for blocking out the unwanted- everything. not just calls! Check it out! free too
bmxerkid954 said:
Mr. Number from the market is very decent for blocking out the unwanted- everything. not just calls! Check it out! free too
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Thanks, will check this out.
Edited: This is so nice of you, how generous. Mr. Number is my new friend.
you can block text and numbers from your sprint account preferences menu.
SpaceMonky said:
you can block text and numbers from your sprint account preferences menu.
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I found the Mr. Number application from the Market was easier tho instead of logging on my dad's sprint account to block text and numbers.
But anyways
No more girly spam.
Text the word "block #" and replace # with the 10 digit number you want to block to 9999 you will get a confirmation message saying texts fro m that number as well as to that number are blocked. Free from Sprint.
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kenfly said:
Text the word "block #" and replace # with the 10 digit number you want to block to 9999 you will get a confirmation message saying texts fro m that number as well as to that number are blocked. Free from Sprint.
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Nice, thanks for posting this, gonna try it out. Much better than loading another app!
kenfly said:
Text the word "block #" and replace # with the 10 digit number you want to block to 9999 you will get a confirmation message saying texts fro m that number as well as to that number are blocked. Free from Sprint.
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Thank you, works great.
also handcent sms has this feature i use it too lol
Ive been using Call Blocker Gold and I must say works very well
kenfly said:
Text the word "block #" and replace # with the 10 digit number you want to block to 9999 you will get a confirmation message saying texts fro m that number as well as to that number are blocked. Free from Sprint.
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Thats when the unwanted caller will just block the id or use a different phone number. Mr.number is a greap app, I have only allow calls from my contact list allowed and blocked calls go to voicemail. Who ever had my number before me had some serious credit issues and bill collectors dont seem to understand that he/she no longer uses this number. I've also got weird numbers like 0000 or 1111 that have called me. Mr. Number took care of all those annoyances.

Recommend a call blocker please

Can someone recommend a good call blocked to block specific numbers
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Google Voice.
Or Root Call Blocker. Google Voice is only good if that's the number being called, if they're calling your cell number (assuming you haven't ported it) you're sol.
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Call Filter in the Market will let you block specific numbers. You might also want to look in to Youmail. Youmail lets you ditch specific callers so they cannot leave voice mail.
Try Mr number. It's the absolute best one you can download.
From the official iPhone killer.
Just add the number to your contacts and set it to not ring.
I have a SPAM contact that everyone goes into.
Yep, the two best ones are made by the same company:
Root Call Blocker (for general use):
https://market.android.com/details?id=fahrbot.apps.rootcallblocker.beta
Call Master (for advanced users):
https://market.android.com/details?id=fahrbot.apps.blacklist
These are the only blockers that completely block everything without turning the screen on. Need to be rooted though.
Bielinsk said:
Just add the number to your contacts and set it to not ring.
I have a SPAM contact that everyone goes into.
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As far as I know, this option isn't available on the ET. Samsung removed it from the official ROMs, for whatever reason. Its probably only available in the ASOP ROM's.
Its a shame, too. I had a similar contact set up on my Moment that sent calls straight to voice mail.
You can block numbers incoming/outgoing as well as texts incoming/outgoing using the Sprint website under MySprint.
http://support.sprint.com/support/a...using_My_Sprint/case-fk158645-20101105-114511
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I've been using afirewall since I got on Android. Never let me down. It also blocks private numbers which is my favorite thing about it. Paired up with YouMail's greeting saying this number does not accept blocked calls. I hate block calls so its just perfect!
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is there a way to stop Advertisement from calling my phone

how do i make advertisement company stop calling me on Cell.
i try blocking the #
but they just call me from different #s.
and they call inappropriate times.. 5AM.. 1AM
Lw00d said:
how do i make advertisement company stop calling me on Cell.
i try blocking the #
but they just call me from different #s.
and they call inappropriate times.. 5AM.. 1AM
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Use a root call blocker, it's on market actually
See u
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Best way to go about it is probably to contact your service provider.
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Chrono_Tata said:
Best way to go about it is probably to contact your service provider.
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what should i tell verizon?
pedrotorresfilho said:
Use a root call blocker, it's on market actually
See u
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i will check that app out
Lw00d said:
what should i tell verizon?
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that you're receiving spam advertisement calls...
Lw00d said:
i will check that app out
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I don't know about Root Call Blocker, but Call Master will let you set a schedule.
Ex:
(Number not in contacts) AND (between 9pm and 8am) => block the call.
Especially helpful if the numbers keep changing.
MIUI has a black list feature that is excellent. Any number you put in will simply be rejected, it won't even allow them to leave a message. And you will get no notice of the call if you choose not to. Its absolutely perfect.
I know Miui is not for everyone but if you like it, I am just letting you know the feature is there.
You can block numbers from your account on Verizon Wireless. Ex wife blocked my friend's numbers all the time. I'm not sure if it costs though.
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Register on the government site:
www.donotcall.gov
codesplice said:
I don't know about Root Call Blocker, but Call Master will let you set a schedule.
Ex:
(Number not in contacts) AND (between 9pm and 8am) => block the call.
Especially helpful if the numbers keep changing.
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+1 on this, root call blocker allows you to black list by wild card and also allows you to set up a white list only.
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Do NOT register on any list. It only applies to spammers in your country. One your number is out there overseas spammeds will call you. The DNC list is a big buffet for spammers. They KNOW these numbers are live.
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Zane_Grey said:
You can block numbers from your account on Verizon Wireless. Ex wife blocked my friend's numbers all the time. I'm not sure if it costs though.
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You can block up to 5 numbers in your Verizon account and there is no extra charge for it.
The numbers only stay blocked for 90 days then you would have to re-add them to the list if needed.
From your My Verizon page, look at the "I Want To..." section. It will be at the bottom under "Block Calls & Messages"
Although this may not be very useful if they are constantly rotating numbers. It is handy to know that it exists.
I hope the OP is able to get the harassment to stop.
madman604 said:
Do NOT register on any list. It only applies to spammers in your country. One your number is out there overseas spammeds will call you. The DNC list is a big buffet for spammers. They KNOW these numbers are live.
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I first signed up about 10 years ago and had zero spam calls for about 5 years, then they started happening again. I found out that the list expires, so it signed and I've had very few spam calls since. Also, they have now fixed the list, so that it no longer expires...
I know many other success stories, and zero horror stories...
madman604 said:
Do NOT register on any list. It only applies to spammers in your country. One your number is out there overseas spammeds will call you. The DNC list is a big buffet for spammers. They KNOW these numbers are live.
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yes your right. because the # that call me are from Africa, and other country ..
danger-rat said:
Register on the government site:
www.donotcall.gov
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i just register.
Any decent call blocker will let you use wildcards so you can block all numbers from any spam callers as they all seem to use the same prefixed first 3-5 digits.
On the thunderbolt root call blocker was a battery hog for me, which apparently other users reported as well. However its been about 8 months so maybe its better now.
So far I've been saving all spam numbers to the same contact named spam in my contacts. I use tasker to fwd the call to VM which is handled by google voice and set as spam there so they get "the number you have reached has been disconnected" deal. So far so good.
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My previous phone Galaxy i9000 (stock or custom) had a option under Call Settings to Black List Numbers,
I assume that was a feature for Samsung Galaxy series only? Isn't it a just a software feature? maybe not?
That feature worked so well, I wish I had that option with Galaxy Nexus without using some random 3rd party apps.
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Register on the government site:
www.donotcall.gov
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Rather pointless, since they're already violating far more consequential Federal statutes. Registering on the DNC is only going to deter the telemarketers that choose to abide by the law, and not those who are already blatantly violating it such as the calls that the OP is receiving. The do not call registry is nothing more than a paper tiger.

Blocking text via Sprint website

If there is any Sprint employees or someone with the knowledge please let me know of I use the block text message option thru Sprint website does it notify the person they can't send text to that number or alert them in any way. Ok here is a scenario of what I mean I block a number for my sons phone so that he can not recieve or send a text to a certain number. When he trust to send a text to that number is he notifyed in any way? Or when the person with said number sends a text to my son does it notify that user in any way?
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I have never used the Sprint service but generally it doesn't. You could always set up a Google Voice and try it though.
mjohnson4580 said:
If there is any Sprint employees or someone with the knowledge please let me know of I use the block text message option thru Sprint website does it notify the person they can't send text to that number or alert them in any way. Ok here is a scenario of what I mean I block a number for my sons phone so that he can not recieve or send a text to a certain number. When he trust to send a text to that number is he notifyed in any way? Or when the person with said number sends a text to my son does it notify that user in any way?
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I use this feature a lot for blocking both voice & texts.
When you block any number through the website the person who is being blocked has no idea. Your son can still text the number, he just can't receive a response. The only way he would know a number has been blocked from texting him is if he is standing next to the person, watches them text him but doesn't receive it. Then he's likely to get a hint.
I think you're wrong, but maybe I'm wrong too.
When blocking the number. If said friend is blocked it states, "this person has blocked you"<-not exact context. And if your son sends to said friend, it gives your son same message as well.
This might be though for 9999 blocking only.what i mean is
Text to 9999, "block #########"
Its going to send a message back stating its block status. You can also unblock the same way, and see the list of blocked numbers.
-jr
It's my phone...any mis takes...sry
Thank you guys for the answers I have to be absolutely sure before I do. And when u block calls what happens when the said person calls or vise versa
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To be exact the blocked person will receive this message when they are blocked from sending text messages
"From 9230, the recipient you are sending to has chosen not to receive messages from this sending address. Msg 2108"

SMS notifcation with every voicemail

ugg, this is pretty stupid. Stupid in that I haven't figured this out yet: I don't want to get an SMS every time someone leaves a voicemail. I'm loath to contact my provider because I'd rather wait 5 days for someone to respond to this post than wait 40min for someone to read me their "setting up the customer's voicemail" flow-chart.
Is this a HOX setting or a carrier voicemail settings thing.
Thanks
Carrier.
BenPope said:
Carrier.
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Uggh. Thanks for the confirmation.
Set your voicemail number as a contact and give it a custom (silent ringtone,) or blacklist the text if you use a 3rd party SMS program such as Handcent.
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