Strange Text Messages

cdd · Mon 05 Nov, 2007 16.57

I keep getting text messages on my phone from 69001 saying:
"Thanks for downloading. go to http://gsm.vc/m1111111111111111*.wml with your handset."

Anyone know what this is? I get it once every week or so.

*Those 'random' numbers are actually a series of specific numbers but I worry they might identify me.

rts · Mon 05 Nov, 2007 17.01

Do you receive it in a particular area? I've had similar messages when walking down certain streets, or when drinking in particular pubs.

Netizen · Mon 05 Nov, 2007 19.53

You think it could be bluetooth spamming? I've heard this is some new kind of thing where they hope people will follow a link or phone a number, resulting in dirty profits for nefarious types.

Gavin Scott · Mon 05 Nov, 2007 19.56

Netizen wrote:...resulting in dirty profits for nefarious types.

What a fabulous choice of words.

Stuart* · Mon 05 Nov, 2007 23.53

I have to admit to rather childishly standing in the corner of one of the clubs I go in with my mate.....doing a bluetooth search, and then guessing the resultant phone nicknames against people on the dancefloor...

I know....it's childish. But we never sent any spam messages, Well I didn't. He probably did (slapper)

tvmercia · Tue 06 Nov, 2007 00.56

is it true that people change their bluetooth name while cruising on the tube?

cdd · Tue 06 Nov, 2007 10.46

tvmercia wrote:is it true that people change their bluetooth name while cruising on the tube?

It's very wise to do this for the purposes of security and safety management.

Jovis · Tue 06 Nov, 2007 17.50

Wouldn't it be easier to turn the Bluetooth off?

Nick Harvey · Tue 06 Nov, 2007 18.04

So what the hell IS Bluetooth then?

I thought it was something you got if you used the wrong toothpaste.

I feel next month's Comment coming on.

tvmercia · Tue 06 Nov, 2007 21.16

cdd wrote:
tvmercia wrote:is it true that people change their bluetooth name while cruising on the tube?
It's very wise to do this for the purposes of security and safety management.

i don't think you've quite understood the point of cruising. not that i'm an expert on the subject, nor am i a londoner - but apparently people put sx in their bluetooth name or something like that.