wbjones
wbjones MegaDork
12/25/15 1:50 p.m.

I've received emails from this email ... I have NO idea who it is ... anyone have anything for me ?

the address:

2283260150@mms.att.net

oldtin
oldtin UberDork
12/25/15 1:52 p.m.

Bots? My first instinct is the delete button

daeman
daeman HalfDork
12/25/15 2:21 p.m.

Looks like an MMS (multimedia messaging service) email sent from a cell phone. Check the number and see if its someone you know.

JohnRW1621
JohnRW1621 MegaDork
12/25/15 2:26 p.m.

It is a picture text (MMS, multimedia messaging service) from an att phone number 228.326.0150

Who do you know from area code 228 , Gulf Coast of Mississippi?

Ian F
Ian F MegaDork
12/25/15 2:29 p.m.

When in doubt, delete. If it's actually important, whoever sent it will send it again with a proper description that won't leave you wondering.

wbjones
wbjones MegaDork
12/25/15 3:07 p.m.
oldtin wrote: Bots? My first instinct is the delete button

that's how I've handled it in each case ... but I did open it one time (curiosity killed the cat ...etc) and in all cases it's been nothing more than a Merry Christmas message

wbjones
wbjones MegaDork
12/25/15 3:10 p.m.
JohnRW1621 wrote: It is a picture text (MMS, multimedia messaging service) from an att phone number 228.326.0150 Who do you know from area code 228 , Gulf Coast of Mississippi?

interesting ... thanks ... I have kinfolk in that area ...

with my very stunted knowledge of much of anything to do with modern day technology ... I just don't see the whatever for this communication ..

this is the entire "message" and I know recognize a name, and those are obviously phone #'s ... I still don't get it ... how is this something good ? if you don't know who's sending Christmas greetings, they're sorta meaningless aren't they ?

2283260150@mms.att.net 1:01 PM (3 hours ago)

to 3367756896, 9198426751, 8286310370, 8288089640, kaileescales, 8282061300, 9173753027, 3367348931,

me Merry Christmas!!!!

anyway ... thanks guys ... "mystery" solved .. as usual, GRM comes through

mndsm
mndsm MegaDork
12/25/15 3:23 p.m.

More than likely someone you know spamjaculated all over their phonebook and sent that to everyone en masse. You may have deleted them previous.

novaderrik
novaderrik UltimaDork
12/26/15 10:54 a.m.

call the number, see who answers..

wbjones
wbjones MegaDork
12/26/15 1:37 p.m.

dangit .... why didn't I think of that ... I'll do so .. because if she's been hacked she'll want to know ... though since it's Christmas greetings ... I wonder ...doesn't seem like a hack trying to sell me something

Grtechguy
Grtechguy MegaDork
12/27/15 7:42 a.m.

My wifes phone and mine got quite a few group "merry christmas" messages. Some people are just addicted to sending txt messages to everyone they know.

wbjones
wbjones MegaDork
12/27/15 10:34 a.m.

did the senders at least sign their name ? that's what makes this a bit strange

wbjones
wbjones MegaDork
12/27/15 6:30 p.m.
daeman wrote: Looks like an MMS (multimedia messaging service) email sent from a cell phone. Check the number and see if its someone you know.

I did, it is ... had never heard of MMS ... still don't get it ... if you want to send a group email, why not send a group email ... at least that way the recipient will probably know who sent the message ...

Flight Service
Flight Service MegaDork
12/27/15 6:33 p.m.

It is a way to send a text message to a phone from an email. Back from before the days phones could check email

wbjones
wbjones MegaDork
12/27/15 6:38 p.m.

and I still have no idea how to do that .... LOL

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