Yes, you are being scammed, and all US carriers charge for incoming text messages. AT&T: $0.20 per SMS or $0.30 per MMS, both ways. or text plan for unlimited

Yes, you are being scammed, and all US carriers charge for incoming text messages. AT&T: $0.20 per SMS or $0.30 per MMS, both ways. or text plan for unlimited messages for an additional $20/month http://www.att.com/esupport/article.jsp?sid=52588&cv=820#fbid=R58fP1M93Bv http://www.att.com/esupport/article.jsp?sid=52588&cv=820#fbi... Verizon: $0.20 per SMS or $0.25 per MMS, both ways. or text plans an additional $5-$20/month, no unlimited option. http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/planMessagingOverlay.jsp http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/planMessagingOverla... Sprint: $0.20 per SMS or $0.25 per MMS, both ways. or text plans an additional $5-$20/month, with $20/month being unlimited. http://www.sprint.com/landings/attachables/ http://www.sprint.com/landings/attachables/ T-Mobile: $0.20 per SMS or MMS, both ways. I think all current plans have unlimited text though, not sure. http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-2825 http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-2825