I can personally verify this story. I received it and it's doubly annoying when your phone wants to keep reminding you that you have a new message.

 

The Financial Post reports in its Wednesday edition that a new strain of spam, once thought of as the annoying messages that flood computer users, is invading cellphones at an alarming rate. The Post's Kevin Restivo writes that Canadians are getting more unwanted messages on their cellphones as wireless firms strike ad deals and rogue advertisers look for new ways to reach people with promises of everything from lower mortgage rates to get-rich-quick schemes. Telus Mobility cellphone subscribers were sent messages about dating services and other topics in a widespread attack last month, creating a wave of complaints as nearly one million customers were hit.