law for mis-use of text messages

[arfur]

mmm facebook, I dont think so. Setting up a page against a kid... I'll be on a register quicker than you can overclock an I-920 !!

 

[asim18]

changing the number wont really get rid of the risk will it?

Precisely. The threat is still there.

Changing your number will NOT end the potential threat. You just won't receive further communication. - Just making that clear for OldCoals lol

 

[Mr_White]

Just reply with "Come at me bro."

Job done.

 

[Danthus]

Right so what you are saying is, changing your number will mean you no longer receive the messages and the harassment stops, yes?

 

[StriderX]

Right so what you are saying is, changing your number will mean you no longer receive the messages and the harassment stops, yes?

You don't read threads do you...

 

[asim18]

Right so what you are saying is, changing your number will mean you no longer receive the messages and the harassment stops, yes?

Yes. But have you read the OP? This man has threatened to murder someone.

It's not just harassment.

 

[Danthus]

You don't read threads do you...

Yes. But have you read the OP? This man has threatened to murder someone.

So the Police have taken no action even though someone has made threats to kill.

 

[StriderX]

So the Police have taken no action even though someone has made threats to kill.

If you haven't noticed, police haven't exactly been the most useful service in recent years.

 

[asim18]

So the Police have taken no action even though someone has made threats to kill.

I once phoned 999 to say someone had attempted to steal my car. I said I managed to get away but had a description of the man. The operator said: "it doesn't sound like an emergency and we need your permission to end the call".

So I'm not surprised.

 

[Killerkebab]

Why should he have to change his number and go through the hassle of giving his new number to everybody he knows because of some scrote?

Is it possible to tell your service provider to block texts from a certain number so they never get delivered to you, or to do so in your telephone?

 

[Danthus]

Keep the number and put up with the messages then, that is the only option based on the OP.

 

[StriderX]

Keep the number and put up with the messages then, that is the only option based on the OP.

You are so useful.

 

[asim18]

Keep the number and put up with the messages then, that is the only option based on the OP.

Ingenious! Thread can be closed now.

 

[Danthus]

You are so useful.

Well, we are led to believe the Police will not take any action even though there have been threats to kill.

So bearing that in mind what other practical solution do you have?

 

[Ak!ta]

Report to police - miss-use of telecommunications act (covered whether by phone, txt or internet).

 

[Ak!ta]

Well, we are led to believe the Police will not take any action even though there have been threats to kill.

So bearing that in mind what other practical solution do you have?

The police will act, and the offender can have their phone/ internet disconnected.

 

[Linkex]

If the person is on a smartphone, there are apps that block calls and texts from a given number.

 

[Vonhelmet]

It's an offence under Section 1 of the Malicious Communications Act 1988.

Misread as "Hilarious Communications Act"

Thought 1: That's not hilarious.
Thought 2: Why are the government legislating on hilarious communications?
Thought 3: Derp.

 

[Ak!ta]

If the person is on a smartphone, there are apps that block calls and texts from a given number.

Every time you send a message or call someone, your provider registers your IMEI Number and logs the call. All calls/ text are traceable.

 

[Al Vallario]

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