Ask HN: How can I block promotional SMS from contacts without numbers(ex:DPROM)?

by nerdyadventurer on 3/23/2024, 10:53:50 AM with 8 comments
It is quite annoying to receive promotional SMS from contacts without numbers(ex:DPROM), I am on Android, is there any way to block these kind of SMS?

  • by kubanczyk on 3/23/2024, 9:02:51 PM

    First time I've heard "DPROM", I think you mean AO-MT or just, coloquially, robotexts. Depending on the local law spammers can replace source phone number with a custom string.

    On Android you can probably change the messaging app to a custom one, and filter messages there.

  • by colund on 3/23/2024, 2:53:37 PM

    If you mean Flash SMS https://help.seven.io/en/flash-sms there are instructions online on how to disable them. Or do you mean normal SMS messages?

  • by readyplayernull on 3/24/2024, 1:31:00 AM

    DPROM (Drug promotions portal) is an application that is designed to automate the drug promotions and vetting process.

  • by toast0 on 3/23/2024, 10:47:05 PM

    Move to the US or some other country that doesn't allow Alphanumeric sender ids? Or ask your carrier for help?

  • by sp332 on 3/23/2024, 11:00:23 AM

    What is DPROM? I've never heard of sending SMS without a number.