85200

I've just had one of these messages & thought it was a scam so thank you all for your postings. I've just send a 'STOP' text, but heard nothing back .... yet! Am I understanding correctly though - they charge you even for that first one they send offering the 5 free lines?? I agree with a previous posting - this needs to be reported - but who to? Is it Vodafone or the regulator, and how do I go about it? Thanks in advance everyone! :-)

sorry - not Lobbytext (who??) Text was from Lottobytext  - sorry for not paying attention!!!

This number is leeching your credit by sending texts despite advertising free lottery. It doesn't stop.

Messages receieved and I an charged £3-85 when opening them. Not requested the mail

The above number (85200) is regulated by PhonepayPlus.

PhonepayPlus investigates complaints about phone-paid services (e.g. services beginning with 09, 118, or 0871/2/3 numbers, or five or six-digit text shortcodes).  Where PhonepayPlus decides that its rules have been broken, it can fine the company responsible, bar access to its services and even bar the individual behind the company from running other services under a different company name.  PhonepayPlus' investigations and adjudications service is free to consumers and fully independent.

If you would like to submit a formal complaint with PhonepayPlus, you can reach it on:

•    0800 500 212 (Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm)
•    www.phonepayplus.org.uk

I received a message offering me lottery tickets and free items

I have had this several times it started with another scam I didn't subscribe to luckily Vodaphone refunded some of my money, now this 85200 has started. I have text them to stop and got the same messages back as everyone had.  No doubt I am going to be charged, I have blocked the number on my phone. I am never going to put my phone number on anything on the internet again and I would advise everyone not to.,

Having had a series of unwanted sales messages from 85200 (lottery tickets) I telephoned my network provider Vodaphone. They werent very helpful, they gave me a number to call to get them stopped, when I rung the number I was presented with automated system which did nothing. I called Vodaphone back, they gave me the name of the company (Wireless information networks) I did a google search on the company and found a website, I found the number for their headoffice (+44 (0)1494 750 500) which I called, I spoke to them and they said they would put an end to the messages.

I am with orange, Called the customer service

The female was quite helpful and told me who the company was (couldn't quite understand.)

she told me if I wanted to I could call this number ('08708032340') that is the number of the company, and they will tell why I was subscribed and what charges have been placed etc...

finally! after 5 attempts to stop them from contacting me- i got two messages saying that i had cancelled my subscription. I have not received my monthly statement- i dont want to with all the messages i have recieved :S

send 85200 a text saying : 'stop texting me'
then you will receive a text saying you have been unsubscribed

when replying to this number STOP must be in capital,s or the texts will carry on being sent. After sendin STOP you should get 2 txts letting you know your number is no longer on the database.

THIS WORKS!

This worked for me, apparently they are sending me a cheque, they didn't quibble it, they clearly know they are wrong but sadly it remains profitable because most people don't bother jumping through hoops to get their money back or figure out how.

Despicable, I am complaining to PhonepayPlus the regulator and if I don't see my cheque I will be taking legal action.

Thanks Jack!

Sorry, didn't realise it would format my message the way it did, here's the message I was replying to which helped me:

jack leeder replies to kenneth owers
19 Jul 2010
Having had a series of unwanted sales messages from 85200 (lottery tickets) I telephoned my network provider Vodaphone. They werent very helpful, they gave me a number to call to get them stopped, when I rung the number I was presented with automated system which did nothing. I called Vodaphone back, they gave me the name of the company (Wireless information networks) I did a google search on the company and found a website, I found the number for their headoffice (+44 (0)1494 750 500) which I called, I spoke to them and they said they would put an end to the messages.

THIS NUMBER IN TEXT MESSAGES  WITH LOTTOBYTEXT.COM HAS COST ME  NEARLY £28.00+ IN CHARGES WHICH IS A BLOODY RIP OFF AS NOT SUBSCRIBE TO THIS SERVICE ONLY REPLY TO STOP TEXTS. CAN YOU PLEASE STOP SENDING AS TEXT STOP AGAIN TODAY TO END THEM !!

tried texting stop all to 85200 all i got was there are no active services for this mobile number

I have received a text message, how do I get rid of these people.

Joined the lottobytext 'trial'. It said freemsg and sent 2 lots of 5 free lines for sat and wed lotto and 5 free lines for euromillions. Then got freemsg informing me of claim numbers for the lottery days already gone and next weeks claim numbers. I was getting excited to see I had 3 numbers in 11/08 lotto draw so went on the website to claim. This was when I read all about everybody being ripped off and that its a scam! Feel stupid, but obviously not on my own am I? Sent text STOP to 85200, who then proceeded to send me a message telling me of the special offer of 3 lines per month for Euromillions for the 'special price' of £1.50! My balance after all these 'FREE MESSAGES', has gone down by £8! Not a lot by some peoples loss, but a loss all the same! Keeping my eye on it now, to see if any more 'deductions' come into play. If necessary I will change my mobile number!

I'm with o2 simplicity & have only been with them 2 or 3 vmonths & I get loads of this crap.
Was with carphone warehouse for years before (using o2) & no problems.
Contacted o2 on line & basically they said it was my fault & could't help because they can't block numbers.
1. I rarely use my phone & only ring known friends & family.
2. I suggest that, possibly. o2 (& others) relish the idea of scams because they make money out of the con trick & (though I hate to suggest it) are happy if your details inadvertantly???? fall into wrong or dubious hands.
Trouble is they sre all sleazy & tteat all punters as stupid
Dave

samee i text back saying stop and haven't recived anymore text so we shuld be okay :)