Question annoying spam text messages

[Apollo18]

I have been getting dozens of these messages. I dont know what they mean or where they come from. I did not get them on my iPhone. Anyone know how to turn them off? I clipped the screenshot from Intel Unison on my laptop so I could post it here.

 

[Apollo18]

Follow up question: I've been using SMS Organizer for text messaging. Should I switch to Google Messages? Google Messages seems like it has better features like RCS and group texting.

 

[mustang7757]

I like Google messages but looks like you had a verification code

 

[Apollo18]

I like Google messages but looks like you had a verification code

From Google Messages? It looks like spam/phishing.

 

[mustang7757]

From Google Messages? It looks like spam/phishing.

Google messages usually picks up spam but I think that looks legit, it looks familiar with the G in front

 

[Apollo18]

I just got another one. I clicked on the link and the phone app opened and tried to dial it, but it doesnt have enough digits. It appeared in SMS Organizer but not Messages. Think I'm going to delete SMS Organizer and see if the eliminates the annoyance.

 

[mustang7757]

Ok try that
I'm trying find one of my messages with similar code to show u

 

[mustang7757]

This is one I had

 

[Apollo18]

Why am I getting it?

 

[mustang7757]

It looks like Google verification might be different on a variety of manufacturers device and message app versions or carriers .

 

[Apollo18]

Thanks for your help. Something is different now in Messages. I have RCS enabled and two of my contact's photos now have a little blue bubble in them. Is that normal? Does it designate and RCS chat? Sorry for all the questions but I am still getting used to Android.

 

[B. Diddy]

That does seem suspicious, though. Google's messaging app is called Messages, not Messenger. Facebook's messages app is called Messenger, but I doubt their verification codes would start with a G. Are you using Facebook Messenger?

 

[mustang7757]

Thanks for your help. Something is different now in Messages. I have RCS enabled and two of my contact's photos now have a little blue bubble in them. Is that normal? Does it designate and RCS chat? Sorry for all the questions but I am still getting used to Android.

You coming from an iPhone?

 

[B. Diddy]

Thanks for your help. Something is different now in Messages. I have RCS enabled and two of my contact's photos now have a little blue bubble in them. Is that normal? Does it designate and RCS chat? Sorry for all the questions but I am still getting used to Android.

Yes, when RCS is enabled, other users on RCS appear in dark blue bubbles, while those on SMS appear as light blue bubbles.

 

[mustang7757]

That does seem suspicious, though. Google's messaging app is called Messages, not Messenger. Facebook's messages app is called Messenger, but I doubt their verification codes would start with a G. Are you using Facebook Messenger?

Yeah good catch , I wouldn't think so , I've only seen the "g" from Google

 

[Apollo18]

That does seem suspicious, though. Google's messaging app is called Messages, not Messenger. Facebook's messages app is called Messenger, but I doubt their verification codes would start with a G. Are you using Facebook Messenger?

Facebook Messenger is not installed and yes, coming from an iPhone.

 

[Apollo18]

That does seem suspicious, though. Google's messaging app is called Messages, not Messenger. Facebook's messages app is called Messenger, but I doubt their verification codes would start with a G. Are you using Facebook Messenger?

Also interesting that Google Messages didn't display it (filtered it out) but SMS Organizer did.

 

[mustang7757]

Possible coming from SMS organizer

 

[Apollo18]

Yes, when RCS is enabled, other users on RCS appear in dark blue bubbles, while those on SMS appear as light blue bubbles.

The bubbles are on their faces in the messages list. There are also two little checkmarks next to the message text itself. Assuming this is normal behavior?

 

[mustang7757]

Which Android device do you have?