What should we do if we are receiving unsolicited pornographic text messages on one's cell phone?

Asked by skfinkel (13537

) December 31st, 2006

We live in Washington State, and this is the response to a unintentional wrong number. Suggestions?

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When I was getting unsolicited phone calls, I called my service provider and had the number blocked.

sjg102379 (1250

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This sounds like something that's probably illegal -- it could be a form of harassment that's criminal.

bob (3223

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Keep the text messages -- don't delete them -- and then you might want to file a report with the police.

bob (3223

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It sounds like what's happening would fall under Washington's Cyberstalking laws. http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9.61.260

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It may be a hassle to go to the police, but it would be good for this person to face some legal consequences. That might make him/her wary of harassing someone else in the future. Or it might just establish a history of harassment that will be helpful in punishing him/her for some future crime.

bob (3223

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not sure if the "do not call list" works for texts, but check out https://www.donotcall.gov/default.aspx

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also heard you can write back "stop" and it blocks them but i dont know where i read that

emilyrose (2272

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do not call list won't work in this scenario... it's a list which prevents unsolicited sales calls from businesses only. sjg has the right idea, just get your cell provider to block that number. piece of cake.

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