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18. I just heard today that you should NOT reply to those asking them to Stop or End the texts. If you do that then they

Thu Jan 29, 2026, 06:30 PM

Jan 29

know someone owns that cell number and responds so they'll sell your number to the next guy. You should just block the number and delete the text.

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Any suggestions to stop the constant text.Asking for money [View all] Tribetime Jan 27 OP

My spam calls are getting worse and I Tree Lady Jan 27 #1

I agree that it is turning off donors and voters. spooky3 Jan 27 #2

I mark all such email as spam. MineralMan Jan 27 #4

These aren't emails these are texts Tribetime Jan 27 #6

Block. MineralMan Jan 27 #12

Thanks mineral but I've done that and more new ones Tribetime Jan 27 #13

I know. Be persistent. Eventually, you will win. MineralMan Jan 28 #15

Yes, I do the same thing.Now i'm getting more text than ever Tribetime Jan 27 #8

That seriously sucks. pat_k Jan 27 #14

Yes, delete all SMS text messages and email unopened and unread Seeking Serenity Jan 28 #16

I hear you Skittles Jan 27 #9

Money now, instead of bullets later Fichefinder Jan 27 #10

Update now I got 6 today most yet..I wont give another penny Tribetime Jan 29 #17