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| Thread ID: 127197 | 2012-10-09 13:36:00 | SMS from Facebook | Cato (6936) | PC World Chat |
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| 1306094 | 2012-10-09 13:36:00 | So I get a message from "Facebook" (+44-7873-04036): Click to see XYZ's photos on Facebook: fb.me Reply "stop" to stop getting Facebook texts. Now, I know XYZ and I have a facebook account where he is a friend... However this phone number is not registered with, nor has ever been used on Facebook in any way. I have a different number which is listed in FB and that has not received any such messaged. Nor have I received any notifications on facebook. I assume this is some sort of spamscam and clicking the link will confirm your identity to whoever (facebook, or otherwise) sent out the text. One suggests that others proceed with cation, especially if they have NOT registered with facebook mobile text service. |
Cato (6936) | ||
| 1306095 | 2012-10-09 18:54:00 | Well fb.me is registered to Facebook... www.whois.com But still, I'd expect Facebook texts to come from a four digit number, not a generic one. |
pcuser42 (130) | ||
| 1306096 | 2012-10-09 20:02:00 | Apparently that number has been used in an O2 in the UK in a free airtime scam as well | Whenu (9358) | ||
| 1306097 | 2012-10-09 20:12:00 | Indeed, I'd say proceede with caution, of course FB could gave skimmed your address out of other information etc but all FB texts I know come from 3223XX where XX is a unique number for the event for your phone (eg comments on a status) So as far as I know all official SMS from FB use the 3223 number, if not i'd ignore it. I unsubscribed from FBSMS, too invasive. |
The Error Guy (14052) | ||
| 1306098 | 2012-10-09 20:53:00 | Error guy is right. Just had one then from +643223XXXX | nedkelly (9059) | ||
| 1306099 | 2012-12-12 02:44:00 | I was also looking for a free sms service. I came across this service: [spam]smsfree4all.com/[/edit spam URL] Let me know how it works for you guys. |
chathura (16914) | ||
| 1306100 | 2012-12-12 04:49:00 | I was also looking for a free sms service. I came across this service: [spam]smsfree4all.com/[/edit spam URL] Let me know how it works for you guys. Sigh. Why are spammers SO STUPID? I mean, did you not think a moderator on a computer forum could use Google? :illogical This is not a knitting and tapestry forum (not saying they can't use Google or anything...) A very basic Google search showed up this: Primary nameserver: ns.smsfree4all.com Hostmaster E-mail address: chathuragune.gmail.com Ring any bells? Look kinda familiar? Sort of match the email address you used when registering on this forum? You know, this one chathuragune@gmail.com and just in case the spam bots miss it, here it is again chathuragune@gmail.com. You know, I feel kinda mean banning you. I mean Nature has already punished you with your IQ. Pfft, who cares. Merry Christmas. :) |
Jen (38) | ||
| 1306101 | 2012-12-12 05:03:00 | Oi there Jen, you should see my knitting. SWMBO says I am doing well and can start tapestry next week. Ken :-) |
kenj (9738) | ||
| 1306102 | 2012-12-12 05:20:00 | Actually, I used to be able to whip up a mean jumper and I have my tapestry effort hanging on the hallway wall. :cool: | Jen (38) | ||
| 1306103 | 2012-12-12 06:08:00 | Sigh. Why are spammers SO STUPID? I mean, did you not think a moderator on a computer forum could use Google? :illogical This is not a knitting and tapestry forum (not saying they can't use Google or anything...) ... You know, I feel kinda mean banning you. I mean Nature has already punished you with your IQ. Pfft, who cares. Merry Christmas. :) Uh oh Jen sounds a bit annoyed. Lets hope Metla does not push it. |
nedkelly (9059) | ||
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