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how do I get the 10-digit # from a text message so I can block it? (texts are from 065-061, 065-060, 065-019)

TheMeme
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‎01-10-2013 06:50 AM

how do I get the 10-digit # from a text message so I can block it? (texts are from 065-061, 065-060, 065-019)

The texts come through without a 10-digit phone number, and you can't block the text without a 10-digit number.

Thanks.

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tikibar1
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‎01-10-2013 07:09 AM

You might try forwarding the texts to SPAM (7726) and then reply to the return text you receive from Verizon.

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TheMeme
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‎01-10-2013 10:04 AM

Thanks for the suggestion, but, I'm not seeing any way to forward the text to SPAM (7726)

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Ann154
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‎01-10-2013 10:14 AM

Which phone are you using? Every phone should have the option to forward a text message. It is a matter of finding the exact steps to do so.

I'm most definitely NOT a VZW employee. If a post answered your question, please mark it as the answer.

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Jax_Omen
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‎01-10-2013 08:24 AM

block premium messaging (PSMS) and they will go away

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TheMeme
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‎01-10-2013 10:12 AM

Jax_Omen, thanks but if I do that then I won't be able to receive pics and videos from family.

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Ann154
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‎01-10-2013 10:15 AM

TheMeme wrote:

Jax_Omen, thanks but if I do that then I won't be able to receive pics and videos from family.

I have Premium Messages blocked through MyVerizon account and still receive pictures and videos via text message

I'm most definitely NOT a VZW employee. If a post answered your question, please mark it as the answer.

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Jax_Omen
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‎01-10-2013 10:26 AM

pics/videos are multimedia messages. That's a separate block.

premium messages are the annoying "spam" messages from 4-6 digit shortcodes, usually with a $9.99 monthly fee attached.

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TheMeme
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‎01-13-2013 10:44 AM

Jax_Omen, thanks, I found where I could block just the premium messaging.  We will see if that helps.

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TheMeme
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‎01-13-2013 11:00 AM

Ann154...I have an oldiemoldie Motorola Droid2

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Ann154
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‎01-13-2013 11:32 AM

TheMeme wrote:

Ann154...I have an oldiemoldie Motorola Droid2

Then a long press of the individual message will get you a dialog box with several options for the message including forwarding the message.

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TheMeme
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‎01-30-2013 06:44 AM

Ann154, thanks.  I received another spam text this morning.  I was able to forward the text message to Verizon Spam (7726).  Got a message back from Verizon "It is likely that your message came from a short code.  Please return to the original message and reply STOP."  Now at the end of the spam text it said to "reply BLOCK to stop this user" but I'm always hesitant to reply to a text in this manner for fear it will instigate even more spam.  But, it seems like the only option at this point.

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