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What happens if you reply to an automated text?

What happens if you reply to an automated text?

The response will say that you’ve responded to a phone number that’s not monitored or accepting texts. Again the text you sent will be **lost for all eternity. Every so often this happens.

Is it safe to reply STOP?

When it’s not safe If the message is clearly a scam or an attempt to “phish” information from you, replying with “STOP” is not only ineffective, it’s an invitation to be bombarded by lots of junk messages in the future. Scammers are mimicking legitimate marketing verbiage in hopes of tricking you into responding.

What happens if you reply stop to a spam text?

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And if you think replying “STOP” to the message will make it all go away, think again. Any reply to the message will only confirm that the spammer has hit on a working cellphone number, and he or she can sell the number to marketers.

What does no reply mean on a text message?

One way text messaging refers to the sending of text messages without the ability to receive replies. However, all it really means is that a message can be sent, but no replies can be received. One message or a million can be sent, there is no limit or minimum required. There are many reasons to use one-way messaging.

What does no reply mean in text?

Replies to no-reply@ addresses are ignored.

Can text messages be blocked?

You can block unwanted text messages on an Android phone by blocking the number with just a few taps. To block a message, select it and choose “Details” from the menu, then choose “Block & report spam.” Visit Business Insider’s Tech Reference library for more stories.

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Should I reply STOP to opt out?

Replying “unsubscribe” or “stop” will put you ON their priority list to send you MORE text messages – from perhaps seemingly different numbers. That is the first reason why it is not a good idea to reply.

How do brands STOP automated text messages?

Usually, the consumer will text the word “stop” or “unsubscribe” to a brand’s short code. The brand then has to remove that consumer from their phone number list and stop sending them automated text messages.

Should I reply to a text message that says “Stop”?

Replying STOP to a text message is only useful if the message is from a legitimate source that has somehow added you to their distribution lists. Perhaps you signed up without realizing it, or signed up and now simply no longer want the messages.

How do I unsubscribe from automated text messages?

To unsubscribe from automated text messages sent to your mobile phone number, just respond to the text with one of the following words: 1 STOP 2 UNSUBSCRIBE 3 END 4 QUIT 5 CANCEL

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How do I remove myself from an automated text message list?

Note that many automated SMS services share “shortcode” numbers they send you messages from. Sending a message like “STOP” or “UNSUBSCRIBE” will remove you from the list that last texted you from the number. To remove yourself from all lists sharing that shortcode number, send this message instead: