Curve 8520 BBM scam messages

I'm receiving loads of BBM's in what looks like Arabic.  The messages come up in red and come from ID's such as 23956AC8 or 297D310A.  I've called my network provider Vodafone but they say I need to get this sorted through Blackberry.  
Anyone got any ideas how i can sort this please?

hi,
i am also using the same set curve 8520. can u pls guide me. i wanna use internet without activating bbm

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