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64055 / 01183244333 Scam. You're not alone!

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  • ballyblack
    ballyblack Posts: 5,137 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    To be honest we're all pretty screwed because the phone networks wont disable this feature because they make money form it, so bend over and let them have there way with you.

    Not so. I rang Tesco mobile and they immediately removed/ blocked all premium rate texts on my phone. No issues since
  • Ian011
    Ian011 Posts: 2,432 Forumite
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    Some mobile providers will block these. Others refuse to do so.

    Regulations covering this facility will change later this year.
  • Guys_Dad
    Guys_Dad Posts: 11,025 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    If you reply "STOP", the network will have a record of that text. You are then in a strong position to demand that any further texts from that number must be refunded.

    And the downside is.......?
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