Everyone should understand at a minimum where TXT messages come from. Just like email addresses, the sender can forge (spoof) a sending ID - giving you the impression that someone else sent the message.
In general, any message starting with 011 is international. The next two digits are the country code. "30" is for Greece. REGARDLESS of whether or not you believe in the "do not call list", the simple fact is that phone numbers are easier to guess than email addresses.
PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS WHEN RESPONDING TO SMS / TXT. In this example, the sender has sent a message claiming to be from Rogers however the sending number is actually showing the phone number is from Greece. They are asking you to respond with a "Yes" message to receive email.
My current provider is NOT Rogers so it's obvious to me that the message is forged. If you were a Rogers' customer though you might be tricked into responding.
At the very least, you would end up being charged for an International TXT message, or at worst possibly you are subscribing to a new service to receive messages. These services could end up being added to your bill which you would then be forced to dispute.
Don't believe what you read without thinking about it!
Confirm with your customer support for your cellular provider before believing notices like this:
N.B. On Do Not Call Lists: The author does not subscribe to the belief that signing up for "do not call lists" will save you any trouble. Foreign companies can purchase the lists, and Canadian companies can purchase the lists and send them to foreign contractors who can use it for marketing from outside the country with minimal risk / no consequences.
SMS / TXT Spam - WARNING
Just when you think you know all the threats... now there is SMS or TXT (text message) Spam.Everyone should understand at a minimum where TXT messages come from. Just like email addresses, the sender can forge (spoof) a sending ID - giving you the impression that someone else sent the message.
In general, any message starting with 011 is international. The next two digits are the country code. "30" is for Greece. REGARDLESS of whether or not you believe in the "do not call list", the simple fact is that phone numbers are easier to guess than email addresses.
PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS WHEN RESPONDING TO SMS / TXT. In this example, the sender has sent a message claiming to be from Rogers however the sending number is actually showing the phone number is from Greece. They are asking you to respond with a "Yes" message to receive email.
My current provider is NOT Rogers so it's obvious to me that the message is forged. If you were a Rogers' customer though you might be tricked into responding.
At the very least, you would end up being charged for an International TXT message, or at worst possibly you are subscribing to a new service to receive messages. These services could end up being added to your bill which you would then be forced to dispute.
Don't believe what you read without thinking about it!
Confirm with your customer support for your cellular provider before believing notices like this:
N.B. On Do Not Call Lists: The author does not subscribe to the belief that signing up for "do not call lists" will save you any trouble. Foreign companies can purchase the lists, and Canadian companies can purchase the lists and send them to foreign contractors who can use it for marketing from outside the country with minimal risk / no consequences.
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