Can not activate imessage and facetime with my number

what i can do ???

IIf the strange SMS are coming from known contacts, that's normal for iMessages that don't arrive and are converted to text.  Don't know why but it happens when my bf is overseas and his company phone can't access data - the iMessages he tries to send have a lot of symbols when they come as text but none when the finally arrive as iMessages.  Usually it's mostly lots of @@@@@@.
if you didn't buy the phone new, the previous owner may still be linked to the phone and they are his/her messages you are getting.  I have seen a lot of posts about this on various forums and can't remember the fix but it's to do with iTunes and you may need to contact the previous owner. 
if you did buy the phone new,check with the store that it wasn't used as a demo model.  They may be able to assist you setup your messages.  If not, you may need to search for solutions online or hopefully someone else who's had the exact issue may be able to help you here.  Good luck.

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