Threatening texts

[Munsunfan4ever]

Anyone ever get a text message from a number threatening you for money because you called a number but didn’t book? I know it’s bull crap but still makes ya nervous.

 

[Marginman]

Nope

 

[Njdave5151]

Block the #.

Or use another burner # like Google voice.

 

[Retired061423-1]

Download a burner app and you’ll never have to worry about this again.

 

[Don31]

Text them back and tell them you're with the NJSP Sex Trafficking Unit and that you'd be happy to meet with them to discuss further.....

 

[Marginman]

Download a burner app and you’ll never have to worry about this again.

I see a lot of guys reccomend that,but after my cousins experience, I am paranoid.
He downloaded the app,and while he was in the shower,he got a popup on his phone from a different app,which caught his wife's eye.
She picked up the phone and found the burner app.
He got out of it,by saying it was work related.
A retired person cant use that excuse.
Each of us is different.
What fits one person,doesn't necessarily fit us all

 

[123nwnj]

I see a lot of guys reccomend that,but after my cousins experience, I am paranoid.
He downloaded the app,and while he was in the shower,he got a popup on his phone from a different app,which caught his wife's eye.
She picked up the phone and found the burner app.
He got out of it,by saying it was work related.
A retired person cant use that excuse.
Each of us is different.
What fits one person,doesn't necessarily fit us all

Put the app on an old phone then use your regular phone as a hot spot. Just keep that phone in brief case or in my case in my tackle box that's in my trunk

 

[error434]

I see a lot of guys reccomend that,but after my cousins experience, I am paranoid.
He downloaded the app,and while he was in the shower,he got a popup on his phone from a different app,which caught his wife's eye.
She picked up the phone and found the burner app.
He got out of it,by saying it was work related.
A retired person cant use that excuse.
Each of us is different.
What fits one person,doesn't necessarily fit us all

The key is to turn off ALL notifications on the hobby phone. Silent ring tone only. Even turn the buzzer off if possible. It should be an outgoing device only. Incoming calls and messages should be at YOUR convenience, not theirs.

 

[Marginman]

Put the app on an old phone then use your regular phone as a hot spot. Just keep that phone in brief case or in my case in my tackle box that's in my trunk

As I said,each persons situation is different.
What works for one doesn't for another

 

[Porkchop]

I uninstall the app when not using it

 

[noblecrack]

As I said,each persons situation is different.
What works for one doesn't for another

I agree... However, there is one common action possible - log off from that app and clear the cache/memory when you are not mongering!! It's easy to do and takes about 15 seconds. Even if your SO finds the app, there won't be any way to see what has happened with that app!!

 

[Ogrish]

I use 2nd line for android. Register with a throw away gmail account and log off the app when not using.

 

[Marginman]

I agree... However, there is one common action possible - log off from that app and clear the cache/memory when you are not mongering!! It's easy to do and takes about 15 seconds. Even if your SO finds the app, there won't be any way to see what has happened with that app!!

Well I will consider it,even though I'm a technological
Illiterate lol

What's the exact name of the app again?

 

[Marginman]

I use 2nd line for android. Register with a throw away gmail account and log off the app when not using.

I already have a throwaway aol account

 

[noblecrack]

Well I will consider it,even though I'm a technological
Illiterate lol

What's the exact name of the app again?

There are three that I use randomly:
Google Voice (links to another number)
Talkatone (you need a throw away email)
TextNow (this one has too many ads)

I use Talkatone the most.

 

[ivyleaman2]

tell them the last thing they are ever going to see on this planet is your 45 aimed at their head....they will hang up quickly....

 

[Marginman]

There are three that I use randomly:
Google Voice (links to another number)
Talkatone (you need a throw away email)
TextNow (this one has too many ads)

I use Talkatone the most.

Thank you

 

[Brianclydesdale]

The best method I found has already been said: download burner app, use, then delete app immediately when done. Cannot get notifications that way. I do it weekly

 

[Hillfig]

It’s all bullshit they’re just trying to scare you. Most used one is them saying they are from the cartel.

 

[discovernyc]

I see a lot of guys reccomend that,but after my cousins experience, I am paranoid.
He downloaded the app,and while he was in the shower,he got a popup on his phone from a different app,which caught his wife's eye.
She picked up the phone and found the burner app.
He got out of it,by saying it was work related.
A retired person cant use that excuse.
Each of us is different.
What fits one person,doesn't necessarily fit us all

Disable pop ups. Boom. Solved.