Unsolicited text from 78484

[Anonymous]

Hi,

I have a problem. I received in the middle of the night ( 1 and 2 AM ) 3 text msg from 78484 with some stupid contest or something like that. I don`t know what happened, who enroled me in this contest, i just want them to stop. I`ve read online that is a scam and they will charge me for every text that they send. How can this be possible ??

[MI5]

Let's hope that's the end of it too

[Anonymous]

Glad it's resolved.

You're welcome from us all.

[jonsie]

Good that it's sorted. Just be aware of any websites and clicking links.:smileyhappy:

[EF]

Hi, I am having the exact problems as discussed above. The number 78484 has charged me over £16 in the last month with me being totally unaware until I just checked my phone bill. I have tried to call the number above (02079215562) the number is coming up invalid when I dial. How do I get them to stop charging me and refund my money?

[MI5]

@EF help here https://payforitsucks.co.uk/ and here https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/How-to-Guides/Have-you-fallen-for-or-been-conned-into-a-premium-rate-s...

[Cleoriff]

@EF 

More info here on Premium rate texts https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/How-to-Guides/Have-you-fallen-for-or-been-conned-into-a-premium-rate-s...

Also contact customer services and ask them to place the following 2 bars to your account

• Bar all Direct to Bill Debits
• Premium Bar (calls to premium numbers

Another good site for help is https://payforitsucks.co.uk/

[jonsie]

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@EF wrote:
Hi, I am having the exact problems as discussed above. The number 78484 has charged me over £16 in the last month with me being totally unaware until I just checked my phone bill. I have tried to call the number above (02079215562) the number is coming up invalid when I dial. How do I get them to stop charging me and refund my money?

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Service checker - result

The PSA has the following information about the shortcode number below:-

78484 Customer care number

0207 633 5073

Customer care email

customercare@mgage.com

[JerryD]

Just been scammed by the same company and received 3 texts until cancelled, also received 2 nuisance calls from the same company on landlines.