Using virtual phone number

[southernhorizons]

I think this question has been asked before, but I tried searching for it and couldn't find an answer. I was wondering if it is OK to use a virtual phone number, like from k7, to do the Yes/no type freebie offers. My only phone is a cell phone, and even though I don't put it under cell phone, but under home phone, they send me text messages, which I have to pay for, since I don't have a data plan.

[Linda67]

i HAD VERIZON PUT A BLOCK ON THOSE TEXTS WHEN I GOT A BILL FOR $9.99 ON TOP OF MY REGULAR BILL.  I HAVE A HOME PHONE TOO THOUGH SO I JUST NEVER PUT THE CELL NUMBER ON ANYTHING
 

[halokitty]

You can use the k7 number for anything that wants a phone number but if its for some type of text then no.

[southernhorizons]

I think i will have to start using my k7 number. Even though I text stop to the spammers, they still send me text messages. I would block all text messaging, but occasionally that is the only way I can get in touch with my sisters.

[shernajwine]

Oh my goodness. I have had several $10 monthly charges from those kind of offers that I unknowingly submitted my cell phone number for some type of subscription. I just stopped completing offers like that because it was getting ridiculous. I was texting STOP several times a day. I don't even remember typing my phone number in that many times!

[Alyia72]

I have been using k7 for the past year with no problems.  Other than on the offers that want a cell number then I just skip those because we had to block text on our phone due to spammers from before I even started FC.

[IceKittyNM]

I have been using k7 for the past year with no problems.  Other than on the offers that want a cell number then I just skip those because we had to block text on our phone due to spammers from before I even started FC.

Would you be so kind to explain to those of us who don't know....how exactly does k7 work??

[Alyia72]

I have been using k7 for the past year with no problems.  Other than on the offers that want a cell number then I just skip those because we had to block text on our phone due to spammers from before I even started FC.

Would you be so kind to explain to those of us who don't know....how exactly does k7 work??

Its more or less just an online answering machine without having to give out your home number.  You sign up for free and they give you a phone number to use as you like.  All calls to that number go to this virtual answering service online.  You can check your messages by logging in on their website.

[vangabhargavi]

Can someone put some light on K7 number? How should I get it? ....I don't have it. I saw the thread, working process is good I guess

[pridegirl88]

I have never used the k7 number everyone is talking about, but I do know google voice has a phone number thing now to that you can give out and it transfers to your cell phone and has a voicemail, and you can turn it on and off of actually forwarding to your cell phone. I haven't used it for the purpose of offers yet, but it seems a pretty cool concept either way. Just a thought.

[IceKittyNM]

I have been using k7 for the past year with no problems.  Other than on the offers that want a cell number then I just skip those because we had to block text on our phone due to spammers from before I even started FC.

Would you be so kind to explain to those of us who don't know....how exactly does k7 work??

Its more or less just an online answering machine without having to give out your home number.  You sign up for free and they give you a phone number to use as you like.  All calls to that number go to this virtual answering service online.  You can check your messages by logging in on their website.

Thank you very much...I'm going to have to sign up for it. Ever since I joined FC I've started getting a few unwanted calls.

[oldbuddy]

The only problem with k7 is it's a fixed area code and some offers require it to be in your state. I got a Magic Jack instead and it solves that problem. My number has my local area code. It does cost me $20 a year, but I make a lot more than that online and I have another phone.

[Linda67]

The only calls I've had were when I signed up for the car insurance quotes.  They called once, gave me info or wrote a letter, and never bothered me again.   

[muush88]

Can someone put some light on K7 number? How should I get it? ....I don't have it. I saw the thread, working process is good I guess

Here is the  link for K7  http://www.k7.net/index.htm its free to sign up  and it does come in handy

[Samaled]

I have been using k7 for the past year with no problems.  Other than on the offers that want a cell number then I just skip those because we had to block text on our phone due to spammers from before I even started FC.

Would you be so kind to explain to those of us who don't know....how exactly does k7 work??

Its more or less just an online answering machine without having to give out your home number.  You sign up for free and they give you a phone number to use as you like.  All calls to that number go to this virtual answering service online.  You can check your messages by logging in on their website.

Thank you very much...I'm going to have to sign up for it. Ever since I joined FC I've started getting a few unwanted calls.