BS: 0151 numbers

Subject: RE: BS: 0151 numbers
From: Mr Red
Date: 14 May 20 - 02:31 AM

Just a thought but is there a wheeze related to using Whatsapp on phones that the scammers can hack via?

Subject: RE: BS: 0151 numbers
From: Rapparee
Date: 13 May 20 - 07:47 AM

Oh, it's very much still true that numbers can be spoofed or masked. If I don't know anyone in, say, Bliss, Idaho why I just don't answer and then put the number in a blocked condition.

If you're not certain, let 'em leave a message.

Subject: RE: BS: 0151 numbers
From: Mr Red
Date: 11 May 20 - 08:05 AM

there are loadsa whocalledme type websites if you wanted more info - assuming someone has already posted the number. So many websites you have to look at a few to make it informative.

There is a problem with the reported numbers, not sure it is still true but numbers can be cloaked/spoofed and would suspect the spammers/scammers have a list of unused/impossible numbers. Impossible numbers exist for error checking in mis-dialling or errors in the transmission system.

Subject: RE: BS: 0151 numbers
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 10 May 20 - 10:43 AM

I don't open any of those text messages that I don't recognize. It's too easy to get malware in your phone through those things.

Subject: RE: BS: 0151 numbers
From: Steve Shaw
Date: 10 May 20 - 09:13 AM

I used to get loads of spam calls from 0151 numbers (it's the Liverpool code), as well as from 0161 numbers and a miscellany of others. I don't answer and I block the number (which you can do on iPhones and on my BT house phone).

Subject: BS: 0151 numbers
From: The Sandman
Date: 10 May 20 - 09:08 AM

i received a text today ,on my old mobile [not smartphone] wanting to know if i did whats app, [which i do not]should i just delete the number is this a dodgy type number