Online SMS number for receiving messages

sinisterlee · 02-13-2023, 10:04 PM

(02-11-2023, 02:48 AM)mothered Wrote:
(02-10-2023, 09:40 PM)sinisterlee Wrote: Regardless the number provided by vyke is definitely not fresh due to not receiving an sms and there being evidence the same number was used to spam people with marketing calls.
Personally, I'd be opting for another service with a dedicated number.

Exactly and that kind of reliable source I am looking for.
On the positive side, shared ips or telephone numbers help the muddy the waters for investigations.
As several people have used the numbers for different purporses.

mothered · 02-14-2023, 01:23 AM

(02-13-2023, 10:04 PM)sinisterlee Wrote: Exactly and that kind of reliable source I am looking for.
On the positive side, shared ips or telephone numbers help the muddy the waters for investigations.
As several people have used the numbers for different purporses.

I absolutely agree.

Have you tried any of these?

https://www.burnerapp.com
https://hushed.com
https://www.privateline.app
https://www.coverme.ws/en/index.html

sinisterlee · 02-21-2023, 10:26 AM

I haven't, they look very good but going through them quickly, looks they provide US/Canada or UK numbers.
So not something that I need at the moment.

Further update:
Calls and messages come through from regular numbers but it did not work twice, for receiving a message from popular email provider and a carrier.

(02-01-2023, 02:59 AM)EquitableEngineer Wrote:
(01-31-2023, 10:56 PM)sinisterlee Wrote: I mean it is not really that much work but it would be much nicer to have one platform from where you could access multiple sims from multiple countries. Looking at how much some people charge for a single message (5 GBP), it looks like doing the manual work could make for a decent business if you have good hardware and a decent website setup. Especially if you offer services for countries where people have to register their ID to get a sim card working.
You absolutely could make some decent legit money from doing that. What countries do you need ID to get a sim card working ?

(02-01-2023, 02:01 AM)mothered Wrote: I'm not sure whether It will serve your needs, but check out this.
Can you vouch for this service ?

Quite a lot of countries apparently, require registering to get a sim card:
https://www.phonetravelwiz.com/phone-tra...istration/

I knew of a few countries. Looking into it, it seems registration is more common in the world than not.
In some countries, they even take fingerprints or face scans!

EquitableEngineer · 02-21-2023, 10:28 PM

(02-21-2023, 10:26 AM)sinisterlee Wrote: Quite a lot of countries apparently, require registering to get a sim card:
https://www.phonetravelwiz.com/phone-tra...istration/

I knew of a few countries. Looking into it, it seems registration is more common in the world than not.
In some countries, they even take fingerprints or face scans!

Thats an interesting list, shocking to see how many actually ask for ID. Hoping this practice does not become more pervasive.

sinisterlee · 02-22-2023, 05:15 PM

(02-21-2023, 10:28 PM)EquitableEngineer Wrote:
(02-21-2023, 10:26 AM)sinisterlee Wrote: Quite a lot of countries apparently, require registering to get a sim card:
https://www.phonetravelwiz.com/phone-tra...istration/

I knew of a few countries. Looking into it, it seems registration is more common in the world than not.
In some countries, they even take fingerprints or face scans!
Thats an interesting list, shocking to see how many actually ask for ID. Hoping this practice does not become more pervasive.

Guess that it will under the guise of protecting the populace against terrorism or whatever. Not many countries even in developed Europe where you can get one without an ID.

ruonis55 · 02-22-2023, 05:59 PM

It's strange to hear you guys that you are struggling with such things as getting a SMS number. Like in my country, I can go to a local store and buy them for 1 euro each, no need to provide any information.

mothered · 02-23-2023, 01:30 AM

(02-22-2023, 05:59 PM)ruonis55 Wrote: It's strange to hear you guys that you are struggling with such things as getting a SMS number. Like in my country, I can go to a local store and buy them for 1 euro each, no need to provide any information.

Obviously not every locality operates In that fashion - mine Is quite the contrary.

EquitableEngineer · 02-23-2023, 04:57 AM

(02-22-2023, 05:15 PM)sinisterlee Wrote: Guess that it will under the guise of protecting the populace against terrorism or whatever. Not many countries even in developed Europe where you can get one without an ID.

Surprising

Trafford3Devil · 02-23-2023, 06:08 AM

Sadly the case with most countries. However you can try buying a number that's already registered from someone else. It's what I did travelling in China recently when they wouldn't sell me a sim card because I was a foreigner.

sinisterlee · 02-24-2023, 02:11 PM

(02-22-2023, 05:59 PM)ruonis55 Wrote: It's strange to hear you guys that you are struggling with such things as getting a SMS number. Like in my country, I can go to a local store and buy them for 1 euro each, no need to provide any information.

In many European countries you have to register with your ID in the store which means you have to give them your details. The problem isn't only to get them but to attain them anonymously. It would be preferable if you could access legit numbers (no BS free online sim) in a convenient way for example through an online platform or app if you use multiple sims.

Regarding vyke, I got a warning from my phone that it tried to access my camera..