It just means the number was blocked or unavailable.
It's 100% a scam, and they are looking to steal your banking login credentials in order to access your bank accounts and transfer money out of it illegally. NEVER click on links from texts you don't know where they came from.
Anyone can send you a text message from e-mail simply by composing a message and sending it directly to your digital handset. Your handset address is your 10-digit mobile number or nickname followed by @vtext.com. For example, [email protected] or [email protected].
Verizon Wireless Services
Please be assured our data monitoring tools are very accurate; however, usage can delay for up to 48 hours. Your usage will reset each month on the first day of your new bill cycle.
Yes, you can check someone's call history online. However, you will need access to the person's carrier account. If it is an iPhone user, you will need the person's account details to access their call history through iCloud backup.
iMessages are not in your text log regardless of how they are sent.
Available with all digital phones and calling plans, vtext.com works with Verizon Wireless' popular Mobile MessengerSM text messaging service.
Your provider or "carrier" keeps records of your cellphone use, including calls and text messages, and even pictures sent from your phone. Almost all cellphone carriers give detailed information about a phone's use in billing statements sent to the owner.
SMS spoofing occurs when a hacker sends an SMS message from an unrecognizable number. The message may appear to be from someone you know, or it could come from a company or organization you trust. These attacks aim to trick you into replying or clicking on a link that will download malware onto your phone or computer.
Any unavailable" appears when the telephone number for an unbilled incoming call cannot be captured. Also, "999-999-9999" appears in My Verizon when the telephone number for an unbilled incoming call cannot be captured.
There are many ways spammers get hold of your cell phone number so they can send SMS spam and sales texts: They may use technology to generate numbers automatically — so even if you have a brand-new number, you can still receive both robocalls and robotexts. Social media sites sell your data.
What is SIM card hijacking? The most common form of SIM card attack is a SIM swap. Hackers use this technique to persuade your phone provider to move your phone number over to their device. This causes any phone calls and texts to go to their mobile phone rather than yours.
Unrecognized texts or calls
Don't answer calls from unrecognized numbers, unless you're expecting them or can verify their authenticity. A hacked iPhone or Android phone can send text messages to all its contacts. If the phone of someone you know has been hacked, your number could be next.
Anyone, not just hackers, can use spyware
One popular app, mSpy, monitors text messages, calls, and social media interactions. The app can be installed remotely on an iPhone if you have the proper iCloud credentials. For Android phones, someone will need physical access to install it.
It may be possible to track down a spoofer by convincing a phone carrier and law enforcement to begin an investigation but this can be incredibly time consuming and still isn't guaranteed to get the result you require.
How far back can police retrieve text messages? This answer depends on the phone, its memory, whether the message was deleted, and the phone owner's service provider. If the messages are still on the phone, the police may be able to access them no matter how long ago they were sent.
It is a violation of both federal and state law to unlawfully intercept electronic communication. Any information obtained through this manner by a spouse in a family law case will be inadmissible in court.
Messages you send through Wi-Fi using messengers and other chat apps won't be readable by the Wi-Fi owner. Most messengers and chat apps use end-to-end encryption to secure text messages. End-to-end encryption encrypts your texts on your phone before they are sent over the internet.
The Picture and Video Messaging portal is a companion website for Verizon Wireless customers to upload and archive their Pictures and Videos captured on their mobile devices, Picture and Video Messages sent or received, as well as compose new Picture and Video message slideshow messages.
Federal law prevents companies from producing these documents without a court order or subpoena. Text message records must be obtained from a party's cell phone provider. An attorney can obtain a court order or subpoena to get the records directly from the service provider.
Send emails via text message
You can send a text message to an email address with Messages by Google. Simply enter your recipient's email address instead of their phone number when you're sending a message. You can include text and a subject (long press the Send button) when you send your message.
mSpy is just the app to put your mind at ease. By installing it on the user's device, you can view text messages on their phone. This includes all of their iMessages (messages sent between two iOS devices) and plain texts (messages sent between iPhone and Android).
Method #1: Get a Monitoring App, Like Eyezy
And what if you want a more advanced monitoring solution? Then you need to check out Eyezy. The iMessage monitoring app is designed to let you see all their iMessages from any device of your choosing. That includes other iOS devices, Macs, Windows PCs, and even Androids.
Tap the three-dot menu in the upper-right corner and open the Recycle bin. Check your deleted text messages. Long tap the message you want to retrieve. Select Restore at the bottom and check the same in your primary inbox.