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Title: Spam text messages
Post by: ChrissyRyan on September 12, 2024, 07:46:37 AM
Post by: ChrissyRyan on September 12, 2024, 07:46:37 AM
I seem to be receiving more spam text messages. I mark them as spam then delete them.
These text messages are annoying!
Do you get spam text messages too?
These text messages are annoying!
Do you get spam text messages too?
Title: Re: Spam text messages
Post by: Jessica_Rose on September 12, 2024, 07:52:51 AM
Post by: Jessica_Rose on September 12, 2024, 07:52:51 AM
I've been getting some annoying spam text from a certain political party, whose candidate was the equivalent of a dumpster fire at the recent debate. I block those ASAP.
Love always -- Jess
Love always -- Jess
Title: Re: Spam text messages
Post by: ChrissyRyan on September 12, 2024, 08:00:34 AM
Post by: ChrissyRyan on September 12, 2024, 08:00:34 AM
Any unwanted text messages are annoying.
Sometimes I receive multiple reminders for medical or dental appointments. I suppose some people are forgetful and need them. I never have forgot an appointment. While I can see one reminder a good thing, three for the same appointment is over the top!
Chrissy
Sometimes I receive multiple reminders for medical or dental appointments. I suppose some people are forgetful and need them. I never have forgot an appointment. While I can see one reminder a good thing, three for the same appointment is over the top!
Chrissy
Title: Re: Spam text messages
Post by: Lori Dee on September 12, 2024, 09:08:11 AM
Post by: Lori Dee on September 12, 2024, 09:08:11 AM
USPS Informed Delivery
at midnight: "Your package is expected to be delivered today."
12:35 am: "Your package is en route for delivery soon."
1:15 am: "Your package is scheduled for delivery today between 11:00 am and 3 pm."
2:35 am: "Your package has arrived in your city for delivery."
5:03 am: "Your package has been loaded on a truck for delivery."
6:00 am: "Your package is Out for Delivery."
7:15 am: "Your package is expected to be delivered today."
10:30 am: "Your package is en route for delivery soon."
5:23 PM: "We could not deliver your package today. Please call to schedule a time to come pick it up."
6:17 PM: "Your package was delivered in/at your mailbox at 1:27 pm."
???
at midnight: "Your package is expected to be delivered today."
12:35 am: "Your package is en route for delivery soon."
1:15 am: "Your package is scheduled for delivery today between 11:00 am and 3 pm."
2:35 am: "Your package has arrived in your city for delivery."
5:03 am: "Your package has been loaded on a truck for delivery."
6:00 am: "Your package is Out for Delivery."
7:15 am: "Your package is expected to be delivered today."
10:30 am: "Your package is en route for delivery soon."
5:23 PM: "We could not deliver your package today. Please call to schedule a time to come pick it up."
6:17 PM: "Your package was delivered in/at your mailbox at 1:27 pm."
???
Title: Re: Spam text messages
Post by: ChrissyRyan on September 12, 2024, 09:10:44 AM
Post by: ChrissyRyan on September 12, 2024, 09:10:44 AM
Quote from: Lori Dee on September 12, 2024, 09:08:11 AMUSPS Informed Delivery
at midnight: "Your package is expected to be delivered today."
12:35 am: "Your package is en route for delivery soon."
1:15 am: "Your package is scheduled for delivery today between 11:00 am and 3 pm."
2:35 am: "Your package has arrived in your city for delivery."
5:03 am: "Your package has been loaded on a truck for delivery."
6:00 am: "Your package is Out for Delivery."
7:15 am: "Your package is expected to be delivered today."
10:30 am: "Your package is en route for delivery soon."
5:23 PM: "We could not deliver your package today. Please call to schedule a time to come pick it up."
6:17 PM: "Your package was delivered in/at your mailbox at 1:27 pm."
???
Very informative. Keeps you informed in a timely manner of the delivery status of your item.
Lots of contacts though with you.
This usually comes via email for me though, not text messages.
Chrissy
Title: Re: Spam text messages
Post by: ChrissyRyan on September 12, 2024, 06:44:33 PM
Post by: ChrissyRyan on September 12, 2024, 06:44:33 PM
Quote from: Jessica_Rose on September 12, 2024, 07:52:51 AMI've been getting some annoying spam text from a certain political party, whose candidate was the equivalent of a dumpster fire at the recent debate. I block those ASAP.
Love always -- Jess
At a recent debate both participants lied or misrepresented.
When someone knows that something is a lie and repeats it, that is wrong, shame on him or her.
When someone says something is a lie but actually is the truth and misrepresented as a lie, and they know it, shame on him or her.
This behavior is wrong but unfortunately if such statements are made often enough, many people believe them. Also I think some politicians believe that it is okay to lie or misrepresent if it helps them to get elected.
Such a sad state of affairs.