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Old 07-03-2007, 15:58
happyamk
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Just received 8 texts all at once saying exactly the same;

Non Subscription - Thank you for your order. Cost 150 pence. Wallpapers, videos and games to choose from. Provided by mobilepartner.co.uk. Help: 0871 872 5370 from : 80122

Any ideas if this is some sort of scam?
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Old 07-03-2007, 16:12
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Text STOP to that number NOW!!!


Each text may be costing you £1.50. If it comes through again text STOP ALL instead.

That should stop it.
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Old 07-03-2007, 16:30
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Surely the OP would have said if they had been charged.
The obvious thing to do would be to phone your operator, give them the shortcode, they will tell you who sent it and give you a contact number.
Phone the number and ask them to stop sending texts.
You could call the number in the text.
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Old 07-03-2007, 16:34
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Thanks. I did try the number on the text but it was continually engaged. I did wonder if it was one of those numbers that charge you a fortune for calling.
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Old 07-03-2007, 16:58
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Like I said Text STOP looks like you have already been charged £1.50/ text sent to you 8x 1.50 = £12.00

Googled this...

"The hottest hits from the UK Charts on your mobile!


The Costs are £1.50 per SMS.
Max. 3 sms per real tone.
Max 3 real tones per week.
To stop this subscription service? Text STOP to 80122"


From here Clicky

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Old 07-03-2007, 18:44
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From the Icstis site.

This is what we know about the number you entered (80122).

We have the following information about this number.
This is a text message service charged at premium rate. Content ranges from ringtones, jokes, games, tarot, chat and more. Call the content provider shown below for more details. This service costs will vary depending on the service that you subscribed to.
To unsubscribe from any reverse-billed service you simply need to send the word STOP to the short code number or STOP ALL if you are using two or more services from the same short code. Click the following link for further information about premium rate text messages. More...
We also have contact details for the company that provides this service. If you have any queries about it, please get in touch with them to find out more.

Zamano Ltd
0871 277 9988
cs@zamano.com
The Bridge
12-16 Clerkenwell Road
London
EC1M 5PQ
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Old 08-03-2007, 10:50
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Thanks all,

Finglonga - I did send STOP right away - sorry I didn't make myself clear.
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Old 08-03-2007, 11:08
happyamk
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Originally Posted by blazor
From the Icstis site.

This is what we know about the number you entered (80122).

We have the following information about this number.
This is a text message service charged at premium rate. Content ranges from ringtones, jokes, games, tarot, chat and more. Call the content provider shown below for more details. This service costs will vary depending on the service that you subscribed to.
To unsubscribe from any reverse-billed service you simply need to send the word STOP to the short code number or STOP ALL if you are using two or more services from the same short code. Click the following link for further information about premium rate text messages. More...
We also have contact details for the company that provides this service. If you have any queries about it, please get in touch with them to find out more.

Zamano Ltd
0871 277 9988
cs@zamano.com
The Bridge
12-16 Clerkenwell Road
London
EC1M 5PQ
Blazer, Thank you.

I called my provider who confirmed I had been charged £1.50 x 8 and they have barred the number. I then called Zamano who have said they will refund the £12 - without any hassle!!!! What a rip off.

Thanks again.
AMK
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Old 08-03-2007, 11:50
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Originally Posted by happyamk
Thanks all,

Finglonga - I did send STOP right away - sorry I didn't make myself clear.
No problem, just wanted to make sure you didn't get any more through.
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