topic Re: SPAM text messages in Get Support

SPAM text messages

daredogg — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 20:34:22 GMT

I was wondering if anyone else received spam text messages on their PM phone number today?

Both my wife and I received texts that say, "You will probably quit your job after watching this turnprogram.com" The link brings you to a "CANUCK METHOD" page. I'm in Ontario and the two numbers that phoned were (815) 527-0315 and (269) 442-0177.

Are all PM numbers affected, or just certain regions? Thanks!

Re: SPAM text messages

JaK — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 16:56:56 GMT

Hi @daredogg;

I'm also in Ontario (Ottawa) and did not get that spam. I would think that rather than being a PM thing it is more likely that someone who has both your numbers in their contact list just picked up a virus.

Re: SPAM text messages

daredogg — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 17:07:16 GMT

Just seems somewhat odd because when I was with Telus we didn't get spam texts. I've only been with PM for a week, so that's why I wondered if PM's network was possibly attacked?

I didn't realize a computer virus could cause cellphone numbers to be spammed! I just never thought about that.

Re: SPAM text messages

daredogg — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 17:09:26 GMT

Actually... wait! The two numbers, (815) 527-0315 and (269) 442-0177 are not anyone I know, so I don't know if the virus theory holds up.

Re: SPAM text messages

JaK — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 17:23:15 GMT

There are services that will allow you to send SMS texts from your computer, which a virus could exploit. The numbers used could be spoofed to cover their tracks somewhat. But anyway, just a theory, maybe others will report similar spam as well.

Re: SPAM text messages

imm1304 — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 17:27:14 GMT

Hi @daredogg!

I can also confirm that I have never received any spam messages. I am in Ontario as well.

I second @JaK, this is related to your numbers going into the wrong hands.. i.e. contact list of a person who has both your numbers getting hacked.

Those 2 numbers you got sms from naturally wouldn't be from your contact list.. those are most likely fake/temp numbers from the internet that the virus/hacker used to spam people.

Re: SPAM text messages

daredogg — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 17:30:04 GMT

Alright, thank you Mr. Oracle and Mr. Duputy Mayor!