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From: Alasdair on 15 Jun 2008 15:26 When I got my Orange bill for this month, I noticed a charge of �1.28 + VAT in respect of "Multimedia Services Recd" From number 80138. I called Orange billing and explained that I had ordered nothing by way of Multimedia Services and I'd never heard of number 80138. The man at Orange agreed to scrub the charge this once but I should take the matter up with the company which originated the charge, a company called Rojo Trading. I emailed Rojo Trading but have not received a reply, surprise, surprise. What puzzles me is how a company can put a charge on to my phone bill without my knowledge or consent? How can I stop this happening in the future? -- Alasdair.
From: John on 15 Jun 2008 15:39 "Alasdair" <mail(a)bobaxter.coo.uk> wrote in message news:3gqa54tojvda23mdl0eqsemejt1eiorap2(a)4ax.com... > When I got my Orange bill for this month, I noticed a charge of �1.28 > + VAT in respect of "Multimedia Services Recd" From number 80138. I > called Orange billing and explained that I had ordered nothing by way > of Multimedia Services and I'd never heard of number 80138. The man > at Orange agreed to scrub the charge this once but I should take the > matter up with the company which originated the charge, a company > called Rojo Trading. I emailed Rojo Trading but have not received a > reply, surprise, surprise. > > What puzzles me is how a company can put a charge on to my phone bill > without my knowledge or consent? How can I stop this happening in the > future? > > -- > Alasdair. Try this: Number checker PhonepayPlus has the following information about the number 80138. This is a shortcode number. 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. a.. This service costs �1.50 per text. To stop the service you simply need to open a text with the words STOP ALL (in capitals) to the shortcode number.If you would like to find out more about this service or have a question about it you should contact the company that provides this service which is listed below. mBlox Ltd 1 Oliver's Yard 55-71 City Road London EC1Y 1HQ Tel: 08712 230 000 service(a)mblox.com and customercare(a)mblox.com If you want to make a complaint to PhonepayPlus or want to contact us about this service please follow the steps here. Want to find out more about Phone Paid Services. PhonepayPlus endeavours to publish accurate information concerning the services identified by its number checker. But it does not guarantee the accuracy or the content of such information, and cannot be held liable for any losses of any kind howsoever arising as a result of any reliance on, or useage of, such information.
From: Steve Terry on 15 Jun 2008 16:51 "Alasdair" <mail(a)bobaxter.coo.uk> wrote in message news:3gqa54tojvda23mdl0eqsemejt1eiorap2(a)4ax.com... > When I got my Orange bill for this month, I noticed a charge of �1.28 > + VAT in respect of "Multimedia Services Recd" From number 80138. I > called Orange billing and explained that I had ordered nothing by way > of Multimedia Services and I'd never heard of number 80138. The man > at Orange agreed to scrub the charge this once but I should take the > matter up with the company which originated the charge, a company > called Rojo Trading. I emailed Rojo Trading but have not received a > reply, surprise, surprise. > > What puzzles me is how a company can put a charge on to my phone bill > without my knowledge or consent? How can I stop this happening in the > future? > Alasdair. > Because all networks except T Mobile which has reverse charge text opt out. Are happy the conspire to steal money from you, as is Ofcom. It's gone on for years and is likely to go on for many more Your solution is to move to T Mobile and enable reverse charge text opt out Steve Terry
From: Alasdair on 15 Jun 2008 17:22 On Sun, 15 Jun 2008 21:51:16 +0100, "Steve Terry" <gFOURwwk(a)tesco.net> wrote: >Because all networks except T Mobile which has reverse charge text opt out. With a reverse charge call, you are asked whether you accept the charge. This doesn't seem to apply to reverse charge texts. Can anyone send a reverse charge text or only people duly licensed by Ofcom? It has to be a good little earner!!!! -- alasdair.
From: Steve Terry on 15 Jun 2008 18:25
"Alasdair" <mail(a)bobaxter.coo.uk> wrote in message news:2s1b54d53frhsh4q4ihrciihhbmdeo1t2f(a)4ax.com... > On Sun, 15 Jun 2008 21:51:16 +0100, "Steve Terry" <gFOURwwk(a)tesco.net> > wrote: > >>Because all networks except T Mobile which has reverse charge text opt >>out. > > With a reverse charge call, you are asked whether you accept the > charge. This doesn't seem to apply to reverse charge texts. > > Can anyone send a reverse charge text or only people duly licensed by > Ofcom? It has to be a good little earner!!!! > alasdair. > Google is your friend for this endlessly discussed subject T Mobile is your current solution Steve Terry |