Can I block text messages from 0000727272, 0000555444, and other such messaging?

My wife is receiving text messages from and sometimes replies to 0000727272, 0000555444, and other message numbers that do not correspond to a phone number.  I believe she is having an affair and I need it to stop.  I want to block these numbers and the other such 5 and 6 digit numbers from texting her phone.  How do I go about doing this?  In addition, is there anyway to determine who these messages are from?  Can customer service tell me who is texting her?  She is on my account.  I have tried to look at her phone but she always deletes the messages from these numbers.  Thanks.

These are simply SMS short codes. 727272 is for Redbox. Not sure about 555444.
Regardless, this would certainly be an expensive way to have an affair. Short codes cost $500/month to get a number picked at random. To get one of your choosing, assuming it is available, is $1000/month.
Normally, these are for businesses in order to sign up for their services/promotions. For instance, texting "freebies" to 727272 will get you coupons for Redbox.

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