topic Re: Unauthorized text messages in Get Support

Unauthorized text messages

jeveleigh — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 07:45:11 GMT

Hello!

Today my friend received a text message from my number that I didn't send. How can this happen?

Re: Unauthorized text messages

hairbag1 — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 15:40:25 GMT

@jeveleigh wrote:
Hello!
Today my friend received a text message from my number that I didn't send. How can this happen?

What happens when friend calls that number ? Will your phone ring ?

Re: Unauthorized text messages

will13am — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 15:42:37 GMT

SMS spoofing at work. No different than spam calls.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMS_spoofing

Re: Unauthorized text messages

hTideGnow — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:11:20 GMT

I understand it might be just spoofing, I got this all the time from number similar to my own. But happens between 2 known person? yes, it is possible .. but what is the chance.

I just worry if OP phones got hacked and something running behind?

Re: Unauthorized text messages

LurganIeUk — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:16:38 GMT

@hTideGnow

Like an APP??

What about.....where does the OP leave phone unattended......does it have an Unshared password....friends pranking or revengeful partner?

Re: Unauthorized text messages

hTideGnow — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:20:39 GMT

@LurganIeUk entirely possible. I was to ask the OP how "personal" the text was. or was it those Send me money text with a link.

Re: Unauthorized text messages

jeek93 — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:24:42 GMT

More likely scenario is your current / previous carrier's records got hacked / leaked exposing your/ your friend's call records.