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

  • 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.

  • 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?

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

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

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