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Great idea

pjhauser

Mar 26, 2010, 2:32 PM
This is a great idea. I it is successful in reducing/eliminating junk text messages. I've had several instances of spam text messages to my cell phone.

Recently I had one that was so long it spanned 3 messages. I don't use text message so I don't have a plan. So it cost me 60 cents (20 cents each) and AT&T was no help when I called. My number is on the do not call list, but that doesn't matter. That doesn't block anything but just makes it illegal, but the sender spoofed their number as 101-010-0001 so it's not like something like a law would stop them.

The most annoying thing wasn't the 60 cents but the fact that AT&T was not inclined to help in any way. In my opinion they should have removed the charges but like many out-of...
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shimmyx20

Mar 29, 2010, 1:15 AM
That is really unfortunate that whoever you spoke to didn't credit your messages.

I've gotten calls from people in your situation before. Almost all of the time, I credited the text messages. Cuz, like you said, what's 60 cents compared to the amount of revenue a customer brings in yearly, if not monthly!
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