040-827-7570

received message on my mobile which simply said ''how are you, message me'' Not signed. Did not recognise the number. I rang back on my landline which has silent number so my number is not displayed, Recording said this number not available via my landline. Treat this number with caution.

guy has got my number from gumtree

called me at 1am told me he is wayde and that he wants to speak to my daughter ... I don't have one

he then texts the next day and asks me to find him a girlfriend

then calls and hangs up

For a cell phone, some already have call blocking, if not, there are free apps on the web that will work for some. You can google this. If you have a smart phone, there is a free app called call control. Iphones appear to have apps also. Another one is called Mr. Number.

Report your callers here, not just to the DNC alone:

https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/#&panel1-1
https://esupport.fcc.gov/ccmsforms/form1088.action
https://complaints.donotcall.gov/complaint/complaintcheck.aspx?panel=2

For text messages: forwarding any text message spam you get to the short code  “7726,” which spells “spam” on most phones, to alert your network operator to the abuse. ATT won't accept 7726 But they will accept BLOCK and return a message that the web site is blocked. forward the texts to 7726 or BLOCK, depending on your phone carrier.

By State DNC lists:
https://800notes.com/faq/state-do-not-call