Annoying random text messages from Canada
 

I keep getting these random texts from Canada, which ask about my day, and want to catch up? hang out?

I hate to block an entire area code, but i just blocked the 437 area code. . .

Am thinking about blocking a Texas area code next as that is where alot of the scam phone calls to my number originates. . .

anyone get these annoying anonymous we are friends text messages?

no.

I've receive something like that every once in a while but nothing with the frequency that you are describing.

I don't fall for it. Unexpected texts, calls, or emails just get deleted - absolutely no response at all. Anyone who legimitately calls or texts the wrong number will eventually figure it out and I don't trust a scammer to actually implement an "Unsubscribe" function.

My phone is always set on "do not disturb". So, I don't receive any audible calls, voicemails, or texts unless the number is on my contacts list. They can leave a voicemail or a text, which I can view it at my convenience. I have found this to be the only sure way to eliminate all unwanted calls and texts.

In the last two days I have received texts from two alleged recruiters. One claimed it reviewed my resume and wanted me to work on updating apps. At the bottom it stated I needed to be at least 26 years old. lol. I am 83. The other offered me a job at Target.

At least the Nigerian Princes seem to be leaving us alone. Got one of those letters around 1992 and received variations of pleas from Nigerians through just recently. I do seem to have an authentic Nigerian on my Facebook page as he sends pictures of his village and he has never asked for money.

He is probably buttering you up for a bit to establish a relationship and than will tell you he desperately needs help.

Last weekend I was inundated with text messages and then phone calls stating my ride is outside waiting in NYC. Never experienced anything quite like it before. They’re getting very creative.

Yes, I get them from 808 Hawaii, regularly. Since I used to spend my winters in Hawaii for many years my own phone starts with 808. But how do you block an area code? I get spams regularly from certain area codes when I know I don’t know anyone or any business there.

I created a contact in my iPhone called "Blocked Area Code Canada"
Entered the telephone number 1 (437)
and Saved
Then Blocked that contact

I will probably leave it on for a few months, then take it off. .

A version of "pig butchering"?

Thank you. I think you just saved me hours and hours of spam calls and texts.

Yes. I received a couple of those txt as well.

I also receive over 10 calls per day wanting me to barrow morning.

I ended up blocking via sending to voice mail everything incoming that is not in my contact list.