Scam warning 83669 (vodafone)

flagpole · 07-01-2009, 10:03

another day another scam.

just got this text from 83669

From Vodafone: Service Enquiry. We are always looking to improve our service. Please help us by answering 2 questions. Reply Yes to start, all replies are free.

Got to be a scam surely.

psionic · 07-01-2009, 10:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by flagpole

another day another scam.

just got this text from 83669

From Vodafone: Service Enquiry. We are always looking to improve our service. Please help us by answering 2 questions. Reply Yes to start, all replies are free.

Got to be a scam surely.

Certainly looks dodgy. According to http://www.phonepayplus.org.uk :

Quote:

Shortcode 83669. This is a text message service charged at premium rate. The types of services operating on this number can be ring tones, jokes, games, tarot, chat, mobile internet services (WAP) and more.

Sybase 365
Equitable House
47 King William Street
London
EC4R 9JD
Tel: 0845 600 6105
customercare.uk@sybase.com

flagpole · 07-01-2009, 10:34

i was going to report it to PPP but i filled in all the details then it said the number was in valid.

I'll post it on the vodafone forum as soon as i remember my password.....

Gort · 07-01-2009, 13:43

Despite initial confusion by the Vodafone mods/admins on their message board, it was confirmed that the number was legitimate.

flagpole · 07-01-2009, 14:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gort

Despite initial confusion by the Vodafone mods/admins on their message board, it was confirmed that the number was legitimate.

interesting.

i presume vodafone would advise anyone to not reply to unsolicited short code texts with the word 'Yes' - i would certainly advise that they don't.

so one has to wonder why they are doing this themselves.

Gort · 07-01-2009, 14:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by flagpole

interesting.

i presume vodafone would advise anyone to not reply to unsolicited short code texts with the word 'Yes' - i would certainly advise that they don't.

so one has to wonder why they are doing this themselves.

I have to admit that when I first got a text from that number a month or so ago (it wasn't the one you got, but some offer about a bonus, like mentioned on that thread), I was dubious about it and did a Google search, finding the answer above. In the end I replied to it, and it was as legit as they say. It didn't help that the name of the sender was "-Vodafone-", instead of Vodafone.

07-01-2009, 10:03	#1
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	Scam warning 83669 (vodafone) another day another scam. just got this text from 83669 From Vodafone: Service Enquiry. We are always looking to improve our service. Please help us by answering 2 questions. Reply Yes to start, all replies are free. Got to be a scam surely.

07-01-2009, 10:19	#2
psionic Forum Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crystal Palace TX Posts: 19,702	Quote: Originally Posted by flagpole another day another scam. just got this text from 83669 From Vodafone: Service Enquiry. We are always looking to improve our service. Please help us by answering 2 questions. Reply Yes to start, all replies are free. Got to be a scam surely. Certainly looks dodgy. According to http://www.phonepayplus.org.uk : Quote: Shortcode 83669. This is a text message service charged at premium rate. The types of services operating on this number can be ring tones, jokes, games, tarot, chat, mobile internet services (WAP) and more. Sybase 365 Equitable House 47 King William Street London EC4R 9JD Tel: 0845 600 6105 customercare.uk@sybase.com

07-01-2009, 10:34	#3
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	i was going to report it to PPP but i filled in all the details then it said the number was in valid. I'll post it on the vodafone forum as soon as i remember my password.....

07-01-2009, 13:43	#4
Gort Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,053	Despite initial confusion by the Vodafone mods/admins on their message board, it was confirmed that the number was legitimate.

07-01-2009, 14:22	#5
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	Quote: Originally Posted by Gort Despite initial confusion by the Vodafone mods/admins on their message board, it was confirmed that the number was legitimate. interesting. i presume vodafone would advise anyone to not reply to unsolicited short code texts with the word 'Yes' - i would certainly advise that they don't. so one has to wonder why they are doing this themselves.

07-01-2009, 14:35	#6
Gort Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,053	Quote: Originally Posted by flagpole interesting. i presume vodafone would advise anyone to not reply to unsolicited short code texts with the word 'Yes' - i would certainly advise that they don't. so one has to wonder why they are doing this themselves. I have to admit that when I first got a text from that number a month or so ago (it wasn't the one you got, but some offer about a bonus, like mentioned on that thread), I was dubious about it and did a Google search, finding the answer above. In the end I replied to it, and it was as legit as they say. It didn't help that the name of the sender was "-Vodafone-", instead of Vodafone.

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