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KrisReynolds · 29-05-2006, 21:41

Hi all, just a quick heads up on this, I'm on O2 Contract and just got the following message:

Quote:

Originally Posted by From 07781485153

Your account has 500 unused text messages, to use send SMS to 07781485153 now. See www.07781485153.com for T&Cs.

I did a few checks and it appears that these "free" text messages have to be sent through a GPRS connection (which you pay for) and only if you pay a monthly fee!

I've used their site to opt-out of thier spam and have asked them where they got my number, especially since its registered with the TPS

Just thought I'd warn you all

Kris

amjadc · 31-05-2006, 12:09

My sister got exactly the same message, she went ahead and text them and lost £10 of her credit. Stupid

sabreuk1975 · 02-06-2006, 00:57

Avoid these like the plague. My advice, use the 500 - 1000 free texts your mobile network give you as part of your monthly allowance. Never text back to a number that starts with the word "Free".

29-05-2006, 21:41	#1
KrisReynolds Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chelmsford. Essex Posts: 418	Con Warning Hi all, just a quick heads up on this, I'm on O2 Contract and just got the following message: Quote: Originally Posted by From 07781485153 Your account has 500 unused text messages, to use send SMS to 07781485153 now. See www.07781485153.com for T&Cs. I did a few checks and it appears that these "free" text messages have to be sent through a GPRS connection (which you pay for) and only if you pay a monthly fee! I've used their site to opt-out of thier spam and have asked them where they got my number, especially since its registered with the TPS Just thought I'd warn you all Kris

31-05-2006, 12:09	#2
amjadc Banned User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 207	My sister got exactly the same message, she went ahead and text them and lost £10 of her credit. Stupid

02-06-2006, 00:57	#3
sabreuk1975 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 298	Avoid these like the plague. My advice, use the 500 - 1000 free texts your mobile network give you as part of your monthly allowance. Never text back to a number that starts with the word "Free".

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