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delly_tot
Posts: 1
Registered: ‎11-06-2010

How do i stop premium numbers texting me?

I keep receiving messages from 85200, i've tried texting back Stop and Stop All a good few times, but nothing seems to work. Is there any way i can get these numbers blocked or stopped because its costing me a fortune!
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prking
Posts: 3,190
Registered: ‎12-01-2009

How do i stop premium numbers texting me?

You need to make an official complaint with the premium rate regulator. www.phonepayplus.org.uk
No - there isn't an app for it.
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rfctabs
Posts: 22
Registered: ‎12-11-2008

How do i stop premium numbers texting me?

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Searching for the number on Google leads me to an outfit called Lotto by Text. Their T&Cs are here

http://www.lottobytext.com/terms.php

Ther first few paragraphs read:

As a visitor to this site, you are required to acknowledge that you have read, understand and agree to be bound by this disclaimer. The service will cost £1.50 per draw. Therefore if you register to the Saturday/Wednesday Lotto and Friday Euromillions lottery it will £4.50 per week.
To stop the service at anytime reply STOP to 85200.
To contact our customer services team at anytime just call 08700008697 or write to Marketing Craze, 9 Bentinck Street, West End London, W1U 2EL or email support@lottobytext.com.


Could be worth a call to their customer services even on an 0870 number. It won't be cheap, but could be cheaper in the long run if the texts are stopped. I can't find them on saynoto0870.com unfortunately, but the moneysavingexpert link below has 020 7081 0785 for lottobytext in one of the entries - might be worth a try before the 0870. eMailing them will be free, of course, but there's no guarantee that anyone will read, still less take action, before you get any more texts.

These links may also help, as it seems to be a common issue with this number:

http://forum.vodafone.co.uk/topic/60403 ... 41a939d132

http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/in ... 115AAjeXWu

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/sho ... p=28037037

Good luck, and let us know how you get on. I hate these services with a passion and wish you well in your battle.
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prking
Posts: 3,190
Registered: ‎12-01-2009

How do i stop premium numbers texting me?

phonepayplus is the place to go. They are the regulator and the only ones with the power to force a refund and fine the company.
No - there isn't an app for it.
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MarkyMark123
Posts: 2
Registered: ‎10-11-2010

Re: How do i stop premium numbers texting me?

All you need to do is reply "STOP ALL" to the text messages. You will not be charged unless you subscribe to the service.
I've been subscribed to Lotto by Text for a while and I get my winnings on a regular basis.
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