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Spamjab Charging?

Sarahjovi
Sarahjovi Posts: 1,017 Forumite
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I have been using Spamjab for a while, but have recently received a couple of emails from them asking me to pay?

Can anyone confirm if this is legit, as it says on the web site that the service is free for now!

Secondly, can anyone recommend an alternative service, as I really can't afford to pay at the moment!

Many thanks

Sarah:(
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  • alison._2
    alison._2 Posts: 39 Forumite
    I have had an email today also saying it is going to charge, £20 per year:eek:, not alot I know, but FREE is always better, any other sites out there that filter SPAM for free?
  • bob_man_uk
    bob_man_uk Posts: 517 Forumite
    as far as their site says there is still no charge, it wont hurt to contact them and enquire as to whether they will be charging any time soon.

    does the email provide a link to any information or just tell you that its going to start charging you?
  • alison._2
    alison._2 Posts: 39 Forumite
    Unfortunately there is a link!??!?! which takes me to PAYPAL, that's why I am a bit concerned. It looks genuine enough but you just dont know do you. I will wait a while, before I do anything.
  • alison._2
    alison._2 Posts: 39 Forumite
    :(Just logged on as normal and it says it there too..
    Spamjab payment:

    Please note we have now started charging for Spamjab. If you wish to continue using Spamjab please pay though our secure payment partner Worldpay by clicking here. So must be right. :(
  • D.K.
    D.K. Posts: 596 Forumite
    I've been using Spamjab for years....I've not had any messages asking for money.



    Maybe it's Spam?
  • alison._2
    alison._2 Posts: 39 Forumite
    THis is what I have just had sent me?!?!?!?
    "Following our recent request for payment, our records
    show that you have not yet paid. If we do not receive
    payment in one week we will have to start the process
    of terminating your account.

    The cost of Spamjab is £1.67/month ExVAT.

    If you wish to continue using our service, please click
    on the following link to pay using our secure payment
    facility.


    Has anyone else had this?
  • fiddiwebb
    fiddiwebb Posts: 1,806 Forumite
    Nothing on their homepage about charging?

    Are you really, really, sure those emails are from spamjab.
  • alison._2
    alison._2 Posts: 39 Forumite
    I know, its very strange, I am pretty sure they are because I go into SPAMJAB from fresh and the note is there too. I am not going to pay, it has been a great service but I will manage without.
  • CHR15
    CHR15 Posts: 5,193 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Is spam really that much of a problem you would pay money not to have it??

    I wouldn't pay.
  • D.K.
    D.K. Posts: 596 Forumite
    alison. wrote: »
    THis is what I have just had sent me?!?!?!?
    "Following our recent request for payment, our records
    show that you have not yet paid. If we do not receive
    payment in one week we will have to start the process
    of terminating your account.

    The cost of Spamjab is £1.67/month ExVAT.

    If you wish to continue using our service, please click
    on the following link to pay using our secure payment
    facility.


    Has anyone else had this?

    No,not me.
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