Help Receiving blank text from number

[amykathleen2005]

Hi,

This is an ongoing problem with me. I receive blank text messages from the same 5 digit number. I don't know where it is from or what it is. I delete it and then a day or two later another one. Any ideas?

 

[Dannydet]

It's spam. Delete them

 

[MoodyBlues]

Welcome to Android Forums, amykathleen2005!

from the same 5 digit number.

Have you tried blocking it? If you're using the default Messages app, blocking merely suppresses notifications--the texts will still come through, you just won't be notified. I know there are apps that can do better than that, but I'm not personally familiar with them.

I've heard a lot about YouMail which, despite its name, actually handles various nuisances, like blocking robocalls. I don't know for sure that it works on texts, but it might be worth a try.

 

[mikedt]

Hi,

This is an ongoing problem with me. I receive blank text messages from the same 5 digit number. I don't know where it is from or what it is. I delete it and then a day or two later another one. Any ideas?

SMS with 5 digit numbers, depending what country you're in might be something premium rate, and you could be charged for it. Like if you're in the UK, 5 digit SMS short codes can be premium rate, using reverse SMS billing. Check your phone bill. Maybe some app you have installed instigated them?