754-212-0274

I received a text message from biiyp@excitingvacations. The message said "you have earned a trip on our ship![754]212/0274

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

I also received a text.  I googled it and saw your post.  I just deleted it.

I've recieved two text. Same, won whatever. I sent back... Go F*ck Yourself!

I did too. I googled the number and it brought up heating and cooling in Florida?

I received a text at 7:25 am  "Speak with an agent and claim your reward by dialing 754.2120274"

I googled the number and came up with this web page.  Question, how do they get our cell number????

>> Question, how do they get our cell number? <<

If you ever posted your phone number on a social site, or used it when ordering online, or otherwise typed it in your computer, or gave it to a friend whose computer was attacked ... your number may be known to the scammers.

Also, allow me to present a very common technique in a very simple fashion ... not to insult your intelligence, but to attempt to get the idea across to even those who have difficulty understanding more complicated answers.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Robodialers for Dummies ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Can you count?
If you answered "yes", that is a good start.  Try counting from 1 to 10 now.  I will wait.
..........
Finished?  Good.
I want you to think "0" instead of "10".  Got it?
Now, get a piece of paper and a pen or pencil, and write down those 10 numbers.  Here, I will help you, in case your forgot:

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Now get ready to write down some more numbers.  I want you to write them down in the following format:
ABC-DEF-GHIJ
Yes, I know those are letters, but I want you to use numbers, instead.
Think of a number between 0 and 9 ... pick one from the list I gave above, if you wish.
Write it down, instead of the "A", above
Do that nine more times, writing it down instead of the other letters.
Now, look at the result.
Does it ring a bell?
It should, because you just wrote down a phone number!

Mr Computer is very good at making numbers.
Mr Computer can do what you just did in a fraction of a second.
In other words, Mr Computer can make and dial phone numbers VERY quickly.

Spammers and scammers who know about Mr Computer do not need to register and buy the DNC list.
Spammers and scammers who know about Mr Computer can even dial "unlisted" numbers, or "private numbers" or "brand-new numbers you just got"!
The DNC list is not a magic switch that blocks these calls from reaching your phone.  It is merely a list.

There, now you know all about how spammers can dial YOUR phone number, even if it is unlisted, and even if only relatives know it, and even if it is on or off the DNC list.

Again, I hope I did not insult your intelligence

Just received a text from gbskb@cruzgiveaway.com, with:
'You were victorious in our monthly drawing! Call 754~212~0274'   Not ever entered anything to BE in any
drawing.  Never call anybody / any place I don't know.

Just received a phone text from pbkomduyeu@travelgiveaways.biz with the text:
"Congrats, to claim your tickets call 754-212-0274"

Another scammer reported to Verizon and now blocked, sigh!

Wow thank you for all of this information, especially the spam-reporting text #!
Usually ignore those texts, now know where to put them!
Thanks again!!

Your most welcome! :)

I received a text from a fake email address and 754-212-0274 about winning a free cruise. Since I have not signed up for anything nor do I ever give out my number I suspect it's a scam,

you have prizes to claim call the above number

Rec'd same text message today. Did not reply

can;t block this call because there is a . after the area code
754.2120274 - what to do?

Enter the number manually and block it. Really simple. I do it on my iphone for each one of these morons who texts me.

Got a text from a email address this morning. Rxndp@springhasartived.biz

Said you have won a trip on our ship with the phone number 754 212 0274

Can not forward. I have no idea how to report to Verizon cause it doesn't give me a forward option.

"Our monthly drawing has concluded, you placed first! Call 754 212/0274"
Can't identify the full email address the number came from, but this is what I show:  "kvimvywwyjgidc@springh..."

if you call real give away I went on a full
expensed paid vacation to coast rico was awesome sorry you guys didn't go, 5 night 4 days was nice. Th give away was for spring break.

Mine says I won a monthly drawing for springhaas arrived.bid