08706091794

My daughter got a text which apparently carried with it a video. It said "thanks for downloading the video". She didn't respond to the message but still found the credit reduced by about £5. There does not seem to be anything downloaded to the phone. The text included a phone number (08706091794)

I recieved the same message - what the hell is going on?

Just found this website that features the number -

http://web-2-mobile.co.uk/

Hope this helps!

Just had same.Did not invite contact nor did I download anything.I have made contact (automated answer) left message for them to stop.Then I can make legal contact with them If they do not make refund.I suggest every one contacted by this company send legal notification.

I got exactly the same as above....rang O2 and they told me to report it using this site.....

Just realised that this does not help at all......... thanks O2!

Anyone know how to get the money back???

I received same as above. I suggest not calling the number to make a complaint as I believe it to be a premium rate number. You can email them at info@web-2-mobile.co.uk but, of course, they will then have your email address as well as a live telephone number. Not sure of an effective way to combat these parasitic b**tards.

I have just been stung by the same fraud.  Received a "service message" which I assumed was from orange.  When I opened it automatically downloaded a video which I did receive.  I then got a text telling me I had been charged £5.00  This can't be legal as there was no warning of the charges prior to download.  Does anyone have any useful advice.

hi Tom,
of course it's not legal but its allowed because the phone companies make millions from the revenue that this type of unsolicited traffic generates.

you can try and get a refund from the company itself but they are continually changing their name and their registered address and the addresses they use are those of other companies that specialise in registering companies.

INTERCEDE 2280 LIMITED 01/07/2008
WEB2MOBILE LTD 09/09/2009

today they are:
MOBILE IN MOTION LIMITED
Company No: 06573609    
Registered Office:
Incorporated: 22/04/2008
2ND FLOOR BERKELEY SQUARE HOUSE
LONDON
GREATER LONDON W1J 6BD
W1J 6BD

if it was me I would be insistent and persistent with your phone company.  Its them that have the billing agreement with whichever company (Service Provider /Aggregator) they are sharing your money with not you.  demand to know who this company is, it's often easier to obtain a refund from them.

You all should also report this to the Regulator
http://www.phonepayplus.org.uk/output/Make-a-complaint.aspx

you may get other advice and information if you register here:
http://www.the-scream.co.uk/forums/index.php?s=

and post in
http://www.the-scream.co.uk/forums/f30.html?

I got the same thing, e-mailed them at info@mobile-in-motion.com. very quick to reply and seem friendly enough, I'm waiting for a refund to come (my phone number is now blocked so they can't send it back that way? so it's a cheque), not holding my breath though.

guys,
it appears european fraudsters may have obtained your phone numbers and now have access to your mobile phone accounts.

if you just ask for refunds and do nothing there is nothing stopping them from targeting you in a months or a years time.
there is nothing stopping them from selling your data to other unscrupulous companies.

here are the people who appear to be involved
http://www.the-scream.co.uk/forums/t29665.html?

you must report this to the regulator for them to investigate
http://www.phonepayplus.org.uk/output/Make-a-complaint.aspx

Had the same happen today had a mulitimedia message with no vidoe attached then was sent a message to say had cost me £5.oo gona try sending them an email. Thanks

just got scammed, text said it was from a friend so i opened the message it started downloading a vid which i cancelled but it still sent me a text sayin download successful and it cost me a fiver.  gonna send them an email hope it works!!

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