Should You Answer Unknown Texts?
Should I Respond to Text Messages from Unknown Numbers? This Is the Same as Phone Calls, but Can Often Be a Bit Trickier. the Simple Answer – Don't Respond and...
Should I Respond To Text Messages From Unknown Numbers? This is the same as phone calls, but can often be a bit trickier. The simple answer – don't respond and don't click on any links. ... If a link looks weird – it's just some random letters, numbers, and punctuation, it's likely a scam link.
Should I answer a text from an unknown number?
Do not reply to text messages from unknown parties.
Do not send anything back--not questions as to the sender's identity, and not requests to remove you from their list.
How do you respond to an unknown text?
Just be straightforward. Tell them you don't recognize their number and explain why (even if you should have it). For some of my situations I like to say: Hey!
Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.
