I just revived a text from this number. It has my first name in the message. Also has a link. No violist I'm. It going to click the link. But how can they phish like this? Isn't it highly illegal?

Sorry for the typos. I was agitated. Lol. I meant I received a text and I'm obviously not clicking the link.

I recieved a text from them with a link that said click this photo. It also included my first name...which I find very odd. I believe they are trying to hack to get personal information. I didn't click the link of course, just block the number of you can and delete the message.

Got a text message saying I had been sent a photo....jokes on them, I have a VERY basic phone that does not take or receive pictures. I don't know how these idiots get our phone numbers, especially since I'm registered with National Do Not call...

All they have to do is plumb a bunch of numbers into a dialer or computer..

For text messages: forwarding any text message spam you get to the short code  “7726,” which spells “spam” on most phones, to alert your network operator to the abuse. ATT won't accept 7726 But they will accept BLOCK and return a message that the web site is blocked. forward the texts to 7726 or BLOCK, depending on your phone carrier.

By State DNC lists:
http://800notes.com/res/DoNotCall.aspx

FCC Abandoned Calls Complaint form:
http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/1088D-R.pdf
email:  fccinfo@fcc.gov

To file complaints on Foreign company's:
eConsumer.gov: Report Your Complaint
E-mail: econsumerwb@ftc.gov