700034153

Thanks to whoever did the original research and posted the number.
Same story here, 13 y/o daughter hadn't downloaded anything - it's a con, only just legal but highly unethical. Call 0870 1213186 to complain if you have a child under 16. Tell them they didn't have your permission therefore any 'contract' is void. They now say they're refunding the lot via cheque.
I found Virgin quite helpful too and they also offered to refund half the amount as a goodwill gesture - I didn't complain to them, just asked for help and asked them to consider a service (similar to banks) that picks up unusual billing activity like this and sends a warning text.
Virgin say they pick up mobile numbers anywhere they've been published online, so watch your kids on social networking sites etc.
Will be giving daughter another lesson in mobile use tonight...
Good luck to everyone else on here.

Just to say thanks to the very helpful posters on this thread.
I found £54 had been taken from my son's (11yo) phone since he signed up to Jamster in Feb without realising what he was doing.
I called the help line quoted in many posts above [0870 1213186], got a very friendly and helpful operator; the 'service' has been cancelled and the phone's number barred from signing up again.  When that sounded like the end of the conversation I noted the contravention of the Ts&Cs as my son is less than 16 and no-one had asked me, the bill payer, and that I'd like a full refund. I was offered initially £49.50 but pointed out the total sum owed was £54 and was immediately told that a cheque for that amount would be sent to me. They asked for my mobile number should this need further discussion and I asked for and was given the operator's name and badge number.
I was expecting a hard slog against a bunch of rip-off artists and had a very pleasant and satisfying conversation with an efficient operator,.

Hi all....just called T-Mobile after reading the stuff on here and complained saying that how can they allow my 15 year old daughter to get theses texts. The TMobile lady said she has put a block on all 3rd party numbers and she also put a credit on for £9.00 onto my account.

Result.....

Just had a very similar experience to Torben, in my case it's one of my Grandaughter's whose mobile I pay for, she is just 15 and profoundly deaf, so texting forms a big part of her socialising, not too sure how she got onto this but probably via Facebook or similar, I only spotted the 700034153 number on her bill today and it added up to £22.50, I have been promised a full refund by cheque, will keep you posted, thanks to all on this thread as I wouldn't have known what to do without it.

this number has come up as premium texting on my bill, these people need stopping.

I think its the mobile networks themselves. started a 7 pound a month rolling contract with virgin on 29 of april for my son his bill has already come i at 20.83 on 17 may now its cut off as its got to 55.01just checked bill as advised and it is rammed with these numbers [***] joke back at broadmead store  wed 10 am appointment to discuss this.

I just sent an email to jamster asking them to stop this practice. Probably completely useless...

http://www.jamster.co.uk/corp/contact/contact-uk/

sophie

I got a call from this no. about ringtones  when irealised the were not free and ihad to pay for them I text them to stop, but I was still charged and  didnt recieve any

I have just had a new phone from T Mobile and received 4 of these billed messages on my latest bill for 1.50 each I have no texts received in relation to this but my itemised bill says they have all happened on Fridays over the last month at 6pm.

This site has been so helpful. I phones Jamster  0870 1213186 and spoke to a helpful gent who has stopped my 11 yr old sons subscription and is sending a full refund within 30 days. Thanks all.

Thanks for all the advice in this thread.

Spotted the texts in my son's mobile bill  (two week's worth) and called Jamster all geared up for a fight.  They backed down immediately, blocked the number and promised a refund by cheque.

I have had £18 worth of charges taken being texts from the above number.  Please help.

I have been sent a text message by Jamster, and have text back "stop" to 88888 yet still recieved a bill for£4.50 on last months bill. The reply from them was "You currently have no account with us but would love to welcome you" How can I stop this?

I have been receiveing unsolicited text sms and they cost me £1.50 each.  I don't know why.  I sent a text to 88888 asking them to stop, I hope this sorts the matter out, but just to be doublely sure I am reporting the matter to you.
Mr P P Russell
16 Kinross cres
NG8 3FU

11 year son has had £45 bill for additional allowances. Seems on the itemised bill of 88888 for 10p each time followed immediately after by 700034153 for £1.50, three times. Thats £4.60. Each following week a bill in threes for £1.50 from 700034153. After googling the number it brought me here and I have just lost my whole evening trying to 1. see how this started and 2. stop is happening.

1. Seems the initial link was via a computer, and once hooked, via a mobile number a subscription was taken out each week for £4.50. The subscription was taken out each time by a automatic bill for £1.50 three times in the same minute. The bill/text record was for 700034153. So via this link to the automated Jamster site I was able to determine the account had been set up, tallying with the bill I had via the 88888 number. Jamster agreed that 700034153 was them because the x3 £1.50 added up to the £4.50 cost per week.
Eventually after getting not very far I was invited to phone 0870 1213186 to speak to someone. If this call has cost me anything there will be trouble!!
Upon phoning the number I spoke to someone else, obviously a foreign call centre, and had to say everything I had typed in the online section. There was an agreement that 88888 was Jamster but the man on the phone said he had no record of 700034153 being Jamster, despite me saying the exact times, matching his recorded times and call charge.
Jamster insist I have a bill for £13.50 yet the bill I have for the mobile with the 7000 numbers is for £45.

I asked the guy if I could speak to someone who could confirm the Jamster number 700034153 was indeed Jamster, but he wasn't allowed to transfer me.

So if you do read this post 700034153 is Jamster. Jamster themselves do not think it is them but the texts we received matched exactly the dates and times the 'bills' were sent through.

Is it going to stop?
We have asked for the subscription to stop immediately and we will wait to see if we are billed by the mysterious 700034153 Jamster number (or not Jamster number according to Jamster)

I have been charged £18 for 4 weeks text messages from 700034153.  Messages received at 9.36/9.37 am on a Thursday morning  12 messages at £1.50!

I have been charged £18 for 4 weeks text messages from 700034153.  Messages received at 9.36/9.37 am on a Thursday morning  12 messages at £1.50!

Just phoned Jamster customer service, they stated that the order was placed on a PC not my 12year old sons phone, apparently they then send a text for confirmation, which apparently was received on July 11 @ 14.50pm. They couldn't confirm that it was sent by his phone and there is no entry on his itemized bill to show that a text was made to the 88888 number. They offered a poultry £13.50 of the £90.19 that he was charged (I was charged). However they did say they would escalate the matter. I'll have to wait a see. Note they also stated that none of their services was used/downloaded.

Hi,
I think you need to follow up on the fact the contract is legally void because your son is under 16 and didn't have your permission and therefore could not possibly agree to their Ts & Cs.

This has worked for lots of folk on here so go for it and be persistent.  I got a refund back in August 2010 (see page 1).

I am appalled that over 2 years later they are still getting away with it.  Especially as I formally complained to Phonepayplus who are the watchdog on this type of service.  My complaint was upheld, I guess the fine just wasn't big enough!  I would encourage everyone to complain to Phonepayplus if they feel this is a breach of the code of practice (see http://www.phonepayplus.org.uk/.)

Good luck

Borris

Thanks for the very helpful advice. My9 year old had managed to "sign up" to 2 contract with them. Total bill £54! Called  Jamster who were very helpful and have put a stop on the accounts and offered a refund to be paid in 20 days - will see if a cheque arrives!