unsolicted texts from 87085

I keep getting unsolicited texts from number 87085, for which I'm being
charged for

I've tried replying with STOP to no avail - can I block the number? I have a
Nokia 6120c on three
HELP!

"Meanim" <nospam@thankyou.com> wrote in message
news:13lq1v974u0989a@corp.supernews.com...
>I keep getting unsolicited texts from number 87085, for which I'm being
>charged for
>
> I've tried replying with STOP to no avail - can I block the number? I have
> a Nokia 6120c on three
> HELP!
http://www.phonepayplus.org.uk
This is what we know about the number you entered (87085).

We have the following information about this number.
This is a text message service charged at premium rate. Content ranges from
ringtones, jokes, games, tarot, chat and more. Call the content provider
shown below for more details. This service costs will vary depending on the
service that you subscribed to.

To unsubscribe from any reverse-billed service you simply need to send the
word STOP to the short code number or STOP ALL if you are using two or more
services from the same short code. Click the following link for further
information about premium rate text messages. (
http://www.phonepayplus.org.uk/pdfs/SMS_Factsheet.pdf )
We also have contact details for the company that provides this service. If
you have any queries about it, please get in touch with them to find out
more.

2 Ergo Ltd
01706 221777
St Marys Chambers
Haslingdon Road
Rawtenstall
Lancashire
BB4 6QX

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the above services, it does not guarantee the information or its accuracy.
Therefore it cannot be held liable for any losses, whether direct or
indirect, as a result of reliance upon the accuracy, or any other usage, of
the information provided

"Meanim" <nospam@thankyou.com> wrote in message
news:13lq1v974u0989a@corp.supernews.com...
>I keep getting unsolicited texts from number 87085, for which I'm being
>charged for
>
> I've tried replying with STOP to no avail - can I block the number? I have
> a Nokia 6120c on three
> HELP!
>
Only your phone company can block it, but they refuse to as they get a cut
of the money you pay for something you never asked for. I suggest you
contact your phone company and tell them that unless they block ALL premium
rate chargeable messages and calls going through to you, you will sue them
to recover the cost. They are in breach of contract, especially if you
report the number as a "nuisance caller". I had to do that with Tmobile and
it stopped. Under the terms of the contract there is nothing about paying
for incoming calls or text messages ONLY the ones you make via the network
and the ones that are outgoing. Definitely point this out to them and sue
them for the costs of unsolicited calls/text messages. Do not let them fob
you off by giving you the numbers of watchdogs or regulators - it is the
problem of the phone company. If they need help, refer them to the industry
regulator.
Calls, texts etc can be blocked but mobile companies allow it to continue
because of the increase in revenue. If you're really annoyed, get a contact
name from the phone company and report it to the police as it's clearly
obtaining money by deception. It is NOT a civil matter - this is the
favourite answer from the police as they can't be bothered. It is a
criminal offence.

In message <13lq1v974u0989a@corp.supernews.com>, Meanim
<nospam@thankyou.com> writes
>I keep getting unsolicited texts from number 87085, for which I'm being
>charged for
>
>I've tried replying with STOP to no avail - can I block the number? I have a
>Nokia 6120c on three
>HELP!
>
>


From how you describe it it sounds like the sender is in breach of the
law.

Complain to your operator and get them to bar the incoming texts. Most
operators seem to kick up a fuss and say they can't/won't do it, don't
be fobbed off, persistence seems to pay off here.

Most importantly go to:
<http://www.phonepayplus.org.uk/>
(the new name for ICSTIS) and report the senders, I've done this for one
operator who was in breach of the law and they got fined £50,000 and I
got a refund.

Also complain about the ineffectiveness of PhonePayPlus in stopping the
premium rate SMS thieves to:

John Hutton, Secretary of State, Department for Business, Enterprise &
Regulatory Reform
1 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0ET


And there's quite a lot more about it here:
<http://www.giagia.co.uk/?p=118>


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