******* use if Cellphone number

I have received 3 x SMS msg in past 2 days from LawAid for 3 x different People that says something to this effect:

I [Name], ID no. [***x ***x 08x]... give Lawaid permission to do a [background check] on my credit ....

I have called Lawaid to report this and they said they'll sort it out.

The question remains; who using my cell number *******ly or how did Lawaid get my cell number on their system.

Who else has my cell number - *******ly?