Why it’s not rude to ignore “hi, how are you?” text messages from strangers

Why it's not rude to ignore "hi, how are you?" text messages from strangers By Gema de las Heras A text message from an unknown number that simply says: hi, how are you? seems harmless.    Your first instinct might be to respond to see if it's someone you know. Or maybe tell them they made a mistake. But it's best to ignore these type of text messages.    Scammers are using this tactic as a conversation starter, so don't text back. If you do, here's what happens next. Read more ->  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2024/05/why-its-not-rude-ignore-hi-how-are-you-text-messages-strangers?utm_source=govdelivery

Why it’s not rude to ignore “hi, how are you?” text messages from strangers