82355

I received a text message yesterday morning 8.03am from 82355. I was actually still sleeping as have been staying with mum as her parnter died suddenly with a brain hemorrhage.
The text says "Thanks for downloading the Video.Share it for FREE via bluetooth or MMS! In case of any problem call 08706091795 £5.oo /vid
I don't even know how to download a ringtone on my phone never mind a video. It doesn't even connect to the internet.
Has anybody else had this?
I rang the muber and left a message on the machine. Its said would be answered within 24 hrs??????
I couldn't quite catch the company name. Sounds like w2 or something similar

I had this aswell and have just checked my bill and i have been charged £4.26 plus vat.It's disgusting that this can happen.

Just had the same coversation with orange.. They re embursed me

I had the same on 27th Nov Orange only refunded £2

I too received the same text message from 82355, and on opening the text message, the video automatically downloaded. I then received another text message thanking me for downloading the video at a cost of £5, followed by two further messages exactly the same.

I have now received my monthly bill and I have been charged 6 messages at £2.40 something for these messages. I have complainted to O2, and am waiting on a reply from them, and will be calling the company first thing tomorrow morning demanding a refund or I will be passing the matter onto my solicitor to deal with on my behalf. I will update here once I have more info.

hi PaulH,
this company is receiving a lot of complaints.  It appears they are doing this to thousands of phone numbers realising only a handful will notice or bother to chase around for a refund.

here's background on who these crooks are
http://www.the-scream.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=232770#post232770

there was even an article in the South African press this morning about them doing this
http://www.timeslive.co.za/business/money/article221311.ece

It's also very important that you put a complaint in to the UK Regulator Phonepayplus.
http://www.phonepayplus.org.uk/output/Make-a-complaint.aspx

and remember O2 and the other Network Operators are sharing the money with Venista so don't expect to much help from them.

best of luck and please report them