Are you free tonight? NOTICE: Your bill is overdue. Hello old friend, are you going to the party tonight? hi there hello
We’ve all received a random buzz on our phone —
a message from an unknown number.
Hey!
Many will ignore it, suspecting a scam.
Hello darling. Hey there I hope you don’t mind me contacting you Hi Chris Long time no see, how are you what are you doing? Aren’t you my friend? You have a package that needs to be claimed.
Hi, my name is Sam. It’s nice to meet you. But for others, the unexpected message may present the chance for a new connection.
A haven, or perhaps even romance.
Illustration showing a warm, glowing, orange house among dark empty woods.
Even if it was sent under false pretenses.
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