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I texted to a word game displayed on a Times Square banner. Got monthly "support emails" featuring garbage trivia, and a $10 charge hidden on my at&T bill. I think it was one of those shortened phone numbers, though.


Yeah, shady stuff happens with shortcodes sometimes. You can rest assured that my ulterior motives are a) spreading holiday cheer b) showing off Twilio.

edit: wording




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