I received threatening messages from this number. I was told not to inform the police or the person would know. I have searched the exact messages on the Internet and have gotten back "hitman scam."

I, too, received threatening text messages from this number which mentioned "I have been paid some ransom in advance to terminate you" I also received a similar, less threatening text from the same number last Sunday morning. Debating on whether or not to contact the police. If anyone else has received this text message please respond. I'd like to see how many people have been reached by this individual.

I also received the same message stating that they received a ransom to "terminate you" and to meet one on one.

what his or her name...and what happened...?

"I have been paid some ransom in advance to terminate you"  -- WHAT????  Now THAT's confusing! This person needs a serious refresher course on the English language.
Although, I WOULD file a police report ... let them figure out whether to file it as a potential kidnapping or death threat, because I can't tell which it's supposed to be.