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Re: Unknown SMS saying I've signed up
« Reply #25 on: January 05, 2016, 02:09:05 PM »
Is this only done through 1900 numbers?

I have 1900 Premium service numbers barred for both incoming and outgoing, never had any issues as described in this thread, maybe barring Premium services is the way to go?
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Re: Unknown SMS saying I've signed up
« Reply #26 on: January 05, 2016, 03:21:57 PM »
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So I called them up... and spoke with a Daniel - in Australia ???

He is arranging the refund in the next 2 billing cycles, but I should get a SMS from Telstra in the next 3 business days.

I asked how I signed up for this, and apparently its an agreement that these ****s have with Telstra, and its aan app on your phone.

When I asked what app so I can remove it, he said it can pop up anywhere anytime. ??? WTF?

The only way to stop it is cancel premium services.
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Re: Unknown SMS saying I've signed up
« Reply #27 on: January 05, 2016, 03:49:14 PM »
Quote from: Bird on January 05, 2016, 03:21:57 PM


I asked how I signed up for this, and apparently its an agreement that these ****s have with Telstra,

Because Telstra sold them your details. Telstra make their cut out of the bill.
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Re: Unknown SMS saying I've signed up
« Reply #28 on: January 06, 2016, 10:49:09 AM »
Quote from: Bird on January 05, 2016, 03:21:57 PM
The only way to stop it is cancel premium services.

& I've done that yonks back on all 4 of our phones & still, about every 3 weeks or so, I get messages from T about barring premium 1900 services. Have checked &  confirmed that they're all barred, so why are they still asking if we want to bar them  ???
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Re: Unknown SMS saying I've signed up
« Reply #29 on: January 06, 2016, 02:03:45 PM »
i had the same problem last year i think it was called fishpond.
no matter how hard we tried fishpond would never respond to any form of contact with them.
after losing over $300 to fishpond,we finally got an australian telstra call center and fixed it then and there.

this is a BS scam and should be outlawed quick smart
all i wanted to do is find the server and burn it down

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Re: Unknown SMS saying I've signed up
« Reply #30 on: January 06, 2016, 02:05:48 PM »
I believe its an ad in an app, and some of the ads you only have to accidentally touch or swipe (or your kids do) and lo and behold you have signed up. Telstra refunded my money pretty readily and barred the premium numbers. I guess for them its a numbers game...
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Re: Unknown SMS saying I've signed up
« Reply #31 on: January 06, 2016, 02:19:06 PM »
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this is a BS scam and should be outlawed quick smart

x willions.... I just don't understand how it CAN be legal....
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Re: Unknown SMS saying I've signed up
« Reply #32 on: January 14, 2016, 08:20:56 AM »
I've come across another attack vector for this, good old Facebook. Appears they're scraping profiles for mobile phone numbers. Make sure you have your privacy settings locked down...
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Re: Unknown SMS saying I've signed up
« Reply #33 on: January 14, 2016, 08:30:58 AM »
I had another three turn up this week!  >:( Seems to happen when I go out riding and reach around to pull the phone out of my pocket but haven't been able to figure out what I'm hitting for this to happen.  >:D

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Re: Unknown SMS saying I've signed up
« Reply #34 on: June 09, 2016, 09:37:49 AM »
Now people at work are getting stung.
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Re: Unknown SMS saying I've signed up
« Reply #35 on: June 09, 2016, 09:56:59 AM »
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Re: Unknown SMS saying I've signed up
« Reply #36 on: June 09, 2016, 10:42:54 AM »
Pay your bill minus the 3rd party charges .. If Telstra are not the biller they can not attempt recovery of the funds the 3rd party will need to do that and inv you directly . They will then need to prove everything .

Telstra can't own the debt can they so once it's not paid they can't do squat can they as they did not provide any services they just billed on behalf of a 3rd party . The 3rd party is the alleged service provider so it's then thier responsibity to. Chase it up and prove the monies are owed to them .

Would be court for me , shame on Telstra for allowing 1 touch acceptance .. It's the scam of the century imho and makes them no better  than any other fraudsters .
Pity we need them

I am on hold barring premium services right now .

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Re: Unknown SMS saying I've signed up
« Reply #37 on: June 09, 2016, 12:16:04 PM »
I am with Internode so I just googled how to stop this service and surprisingly found this. So I’m happy

By default, Premium SMS and Content services are disabled on NodeMobile. If you wish to use these types of services, you will need to contact us on 1300 304 718.

If you enable Premium SMS and Content services, a monthly credit limit of $25 will apply. Usage alerts will be sent via SMS and email at 80% and 100%, with the specific charge type barred at 100%.


Billing data is not received instantly by Internode after usage has occurred, and can be delayed by 2-3 days. This delay means that spend limits can be out of date by the time they are applied. It's important to be aware that you remain responsible for charges due to usage beyond the spend limit.

Introduction to Premium SMS and Content Services

Premium SMS services tend to consist of either fairly harmless 'voting' services, or fairly expensive subscription services that regularly send you content. The latter may also include multi-media messages (MMS), ringtones, wallpapers, and the like.

These services usually start with the number '19', and are provided by third parties. The cost of each message that is sent and/or received can vary from 55 cents through to $6.60!

Premium mobile services are billed to your mobile account, and appear on your NodeMobile bill - though Internode is not the provider of these services
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Re: Unknown SMS saying I've signed up
« Reply #38 on: June 09, 2016, 12:38:53 PM »
l had 41 junk emails in the bin last night . lf l had answered them for only $4 l could have received $305K from 4 different parties . Financial  security is assured  or so l am told . l can also have a life time of good times with the Viagra, introduction agencies , $$  coming my way  O Happy Days
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Re: Unknown SMS saying I've signed up
« Reply #39 on: June 09, 2016, 04:01:11 PM »
I had it happen a few times and Telstra we useless, so in the end I refused to pay any further bills till they sorted it out.
Took 5 months, then they wanted me to pay late fees on my bills and overdue charges.
I offered to give my story to the ombudsman and the papers and they offered me a credit to the same amount once I had paid it.
I said to give the credit first, and obviously they wouldn't.
Stalemate so I rang back and asked to cancel my phones and internet and go to another provider who wouldn't be such an ass.
They told me  I had to pay all the bills first. I said no and I had the evidence that I tried to sort it out and they didn't so if they report me to a creditor or list me as un paid, I'd call the ombudsman.
They asked me to provide it for them and when I said no they couldn't help me. I told them I had all the enquiry reference numbers so go for it and good luck.
They agreed to wipe all bills and start afresh.
 ;D ;D ;D
If they had of just done their job in the first place!!!!

Dealing with Telstra is hopeless. Can't wait till there is a decent alternative where I live!!!
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Re: Unknown SMS saying I've signed up
« Reply #40 on: June 09, 2016, 04:07:12 PM »
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Dealing with Telstra is hopeless. Can't wait till there is a decent alternative where I live!!!
They will go toes up if that ever happened.
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Re: Unknown SMS saying I've signed up
« Reply #41 on: June 09, 2016, 06:10:37 PM »
Quote from: prodigyrf on January 03, 2016, 11:11:02 PM
Those 'How to get a monster phallus in 5 days' adverts get em every time  ;D

Mate (Timmy) spent heaps on this, they sent him very strong spectacles .....lol
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Re: Unknown SMS saying I've signed up
« Reply #42 on: June 09, 2016, 10:31:06 PM »
Bruce
Had same issues and raised hell with Telstra well the missus did. I sent email to Ombudsman. All fixed. And refunded.
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Re: Unknown SMS saying I've signed up
« Reply #43 on: July 27, 2016, 01:14:11 PM »
More Shit...
+61421267439

Getting SMS' from this # and when I call the mobile # from my office phone, its not available or not in a mobile area.

The R&R meeting has been cancelled for Today..
 Angela will notify the date and time for the next R&R meeting. Sorry for any inconvenience. Sipika
 Out-out reply STOP

Scammers... Never heard of any of this crap or Angela or Spik
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Re: Unknown SMS saying I've signed up
« Reply #44 on: July 27, 2016, 03:53:07 PM »
There was an article in the paper here yesterday about a Russian socialite (aka turd) who is living in WA and facing 60 years in jail in the USA for running a similar or perhaps identical scam over there and in Aust.  Seems the US have laws against it.  Full story available at https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/wa/a/32144210/socialite-zhenya-tsvetnenko-faces-us-fraud-case/#page1
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Re: Unknown SMS saying I've signed up
« Reply #45 on: July 28, 2016, 06:09:52 AM »
Bird, Now you know where he lives 😄
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