A Few days ago, I was completing my office work and I got a sudden phone call from an unknown number. It got disconnected before I received it. I saw a message on my phone “The text mail subscriber is not available” When I tried to call back I got a voicemail about the unavailability of a text mail subscriber.
So read this post till the end as I have shared everything you want to know about these anonymous text messages. First, we will start to understand what a Text Mail Subscriber is.
What is a Text Mail Subscriber, and how is it a scam?
Text Mail Subscriber (TMS) is someone who uses an email-to-SMS service to receive emails as text messages on their mobile phones. This service is beneficial for those without constant access to email. However, scammers exploit this technology to send spam messages through email-to-SMS portals.
Why do people take a Text Mail Subscription and send a Text Message?
Now another question comes to mind: why do these text mail subscribers voicemail and what is the advantage of sending these messages using text mail?
Let’s understand these questions in detail, but first, we’ll discuss the benefits of text mail.
Channels for Marketing
Text mail subscribers provide a personalized channel for marketing to all businesses. Through this method, messages are delivered directly to the user’s phones. It promotes immediate engagement, increasing the chances of timely responses to promotions and product launches. Moreover, text messages enable an impactful conversation by making it easy for businesses to communicate about important information. With the spread of smartphones, text marketing gives a cost-effective way to access a wide range of audiences quickly.
Cost Reduction
Businesses eliminate the need for paper, postage expenses and envelopes by delivering information electronically. The Automated text option reduces labor costs and gives easy access to updates without delays. Text mail subscriptions provide convenient communication channels for users.
Privacy Maintenance
Users can subscribe without giving details, this will reduce the risk of misuse of personal information. Text messages are usually end-to-end encrypted, increasing the privacy of the communication.
How Does Text Mail Service Work?
This service converts the SMS into an email and delivers it to the recipient’s mail inbox. Similarly, replies to that mail can be converted back into SMS messages and sent to the sender’s mobile phone. It’s a convenient way of communication, this bridge of SMS and email facilitates communication among individuals who have access to digital communication tools.
How can I Realize Who Sent me a Text from a Text Mail Subscriber?
Text mail subscribers allow users to send messages without disclosing their actual mobile number. This is a key feature and it can make it complicated to recognize the sender. If you are receiving threatening messages, report the issue to your mobile carrier which will help you further. Remember do not share your personal information with unknown numbers.
Examples of Text Mail Subscriber Scam
Here are some examples of text mail subscriber scams.
Misleading Messages:
Users receive deceptive messages wrongly claiming they have subscribed to a service.
Urgent Notifications:
Scammers create a sense of urgency to persuade the users to take immediate action.
Unknown Links or Numbers:
Scams encourage users to click links or respond to messages through unknown numbers.
Unexpected Charges:
Clicking the wrong link or responding to fake emails may lead to unauthorized charges on the user’s account.
Unauthorized Access to Personal Data:
Involving in these scams leads to exposing user identity theft or unauthorized access to private information.
Sign Text Mail Subscriber is a Scammer
Here are some signs used to identify if the message is a scam.
Requires Personal Data:
Banks always advise you to not share your details with any person, same as when you receive a text mail subscriber message don’t share your personal information you will get scammed by them.
Unusual Links:
Most of the time you receive some links that force you to take action immediately otherwise something will go wrong. If you get this kind of message, never respond to it.
Unrealistic Offers:
There are many cases in which scammers send you unwanted messages to inform you that you have won the prize. In such cases most people lose their minds and get trapped.
Messages Create FOMO (fear of missing out)
FOMO is the most common marketing technique used by companies, but scammers also use it these are;
- ASAP
- Urgent
- Update
- Click this link
If anyone uses these words- there is a possibility that it’s a scam.
How to Point Out Text Mail Subscriber Number?
There are some ways to identify a text mail subscriber’s number.
Search on the Web
Go to Google and type the mail subscriber from which you have received the text messages and press enter, google will show you the result of your requirement. You can check their identity by going to their social media accounts, mostly google reveals this number is involved in deceptive activities.
Use of Tracking Apps
By using these apps you can track the number who is texting you, it has a large database of numbers which can help you know more about these scammers.
Use the Reserve Lookup Services
You can use the reserve phone lookup services to check the sender names.
Ask from others
By asking others you will identify whether they are receiving such messages or not.
Message them Back
By sending a direct message to the person you can know about the intention behind messaging.
How to Block a Text Mail Subscriber?
Here are some steps of blocking the text mail subscriber on an Android phone.
- Open your text messaging app
- Long-press the message
- Tap delete from the menu
- Check the also block this number box
- Tap move to trash
Steps for iPhone users;
- Open the messages app
- Tap to “All Messages” category
- Open the message you want to block
- Click on the sender’s phone number
- Tap the “i” button
- Select “Block This Caller”
- Press “Block” to confirm and block it
Track a text mail subscriber Personal Practice
Google the number in inverted commas “Number” and you will find the information about the number.
How Does Text Mail Service Work?
Text mail service works on applications like Google Voice or Text Now. Marketing companies use text mail subscribers for promotions because they don’t need a callback.
Signs a Text Message is a Scam
Two types of text messages branded and non-branded messages, a branded message shows names instead of numbers and it will be a message from any brand registered company.
FAQs
May you know who called you from a text mail subscription?
No, it’s not possible, but if you get an unknown number treat it as spam, delete and block it.
What is the difference between Text Mail and Email?
Text messages are short scripted, and use under 160 characters.at the same time, email is longer and used for communication purposes.
Can you get the text mail subscriber number?
Yes, you can get the number from your service provider. You have to provide the data.
How may I know who sent me a text from a text mail subscriber?
You can get this number linked to any social media platform or through Google search.
Conclusion:
In short, all mail subscribers are not fraud or scams, so when you receive such messages you should check the signs of mail subscribers scams that are mentioned in this post.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
