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cabby22 · 20-01-2012, 16:26

Encountered this problem some months ago when I got a new mobile with Orange and have now encountered the same problem having just obtained another new phone from Orange.
In the first few days of use I've noticed a rapid drop in the amount of cash in my 'Top Up'.
Upon checking my usage online I found that I'd incurred two large charges for Internet usage, described as 'ap-prepaidsessio' by Orange. One was for £2.43 and the other was for £5.35. This is exactly what happened the first time.
I think it has occurred whilst examining some of the Apps that are listed on the phone. At no time was I aware that a charge was involved and I suspect that this is some kind of scam.
Interested to hear from any other Orange users who may have experienced the same thing.

MGS4SnakeRulez · 20-01-2012, 21:33

If the apps need data and you don't have a data plan you will have been charged. Its that simple.

cabby22 · 21-01-2012, 07:33

Thanks MGS4SnakeRulez for your comment.
I accept that this may be the case, but you should not be able to examine the App unless you have such a plan.

cabby22 · 21-01-2012, 07:36

I accept what you say, but any unwary user should not be able to examine the App unless they have such a plan.

20-01-2012, 16:26	#1
cabby22 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire Posts: 7	Orange Pay As You Go Encountered this problem some months ago when I got a new mobile with Orange and have now encountered the same problem having just obtained another new phone from Orange. In the first few days of use I've noticed a rapid drop in the amount of cash in my 'Top Up'. Upon checking my usage online I found that I'd incurred two large charges for Internet usage, described as 'ap-prepaidsessio' by Orange. One was for £2.43 and the other was for £5.35. This is exactly what happened the first time. I think it has occurred whilst examining some of the Apps that are listed on the phone. At no time was I aware that a charge was involved and I suspect that this is some kind of scam. Interested to hear from any other Orange users who may have experienced the same thing.

21-01-2012, 07:33	#3
cabby22 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire Posts: 7	Orange Pay As You Go Thanks MGS4SnakeRulez for your comment. I accept that this may be the case, but you should not be able to examine the App unless you have such a plan.

21-01-2012, 07:36	#4
cabby22 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire Posts: 7	Orange Pay As You Go I accept what you say, but any unwary user should not be able to examine the App unless they have such a plan.

20-01-2012, 21:33	#2
MGS4SnakeRulez Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 16,705	If the apps need data and you don't have a data plan you will have been charged. Its that simple.

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