Matt L
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Registered: 17th Apr 06
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ages ago i text the wrong number when trying to text radio one and i text stop to the number but still go texts from them. so found the website through google and did what it said on there to stop the texts. about a month went by and received nothing then another one came so did it again and another month passed and iv just received another text
anyone know how i can frigging stop these tried ringing orange when it originally happend and they cant block numbers 
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liamC
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Registered: 28th Feb 04
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Change your phone number.
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DannyB
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Registered: 6th Feb 08
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Use carrier pigeons as an alternative means of communication.
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Robin
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Registered: 7th Jan 04
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reply to the message with "STOP" and see if that works again.
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Matt L
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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
reply to the message with "STOP" and see if that works again.
it does but for a month
Liam: im not changing my number i shouldnt have to.
[Edited on 14-09-2008 by Matt L]
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liamC
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Contact the company over the phone and ask them politely to remove your phone number. (IE: Dont shout or act like an arse because they'll probably sign you up to loads of services!)
Just explain that it is a work phone and has been passed on to you by someone who left or something...
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Mobby
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Registered: 31st Dec 07
Location: Leicestershire
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quote:
Originally posted by Danny_v6
Use carrier pigeons as an alternative means of communication.
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Matt L
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quote:
Originally posted by liamC
Contact the company over the phone and ask them politely to remove your phone number. (IE: Dont shout or act like an arse because they'll probably sign you up to loads of services!)
Just explain that it is a work phone and has been passed on to you by someone who left or something...
 if i call them its cost like £500 a minute
just emailed them so see how that goes.
[Edited on 14-09-2008 by Matt L]
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DannyB
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quote:
Originally posted by moneysavingexpert
Reverse billed text messages where you get charged for receiving a text to your phone are becoming increasingly common with people being scammed out of hundreds, without realising until it's too late.
However sending texts to people who have explicitly specified they don't want them is illegal. If you're receiving a premium rate text messages you just need to reply to the short code number with STOP or STOP ALL.
If this fails you can try getting in touch with your network provider and asking them to stop the messages. If you're still tearing your hair out as a last resort get in touch with ICSTIS who regulate premium rate services and they'll investigate your complaint.
Can I reclaim the charges?
If you believe you never signed up for the service you can attempt to get a refund either from the service provider or your network provider. To do this you will need to find out the details of the service provider who is sending you the texts, which can be done using the number checker on ICSTIS.
Might be of some help.
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Matt L
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cheers going to ring orange now 
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DannyB
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Try the 'STOP ALL' thing first, instead of sending 'STOP'
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Matt L
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quote:
Originally posted by Danny_v6
Try the 'STOP ALL' thing first, instead of sending 'STOP'
done that as thats what the site said.
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Matt L
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Registered: 17th Apr 06
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just rang orange and they have given me the customer services number for the comapny i get the texts off. got to ring them during the week and he told me that by law they have to refund me all the amounts since i first text stop to them.
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little_duke
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Registered: 21st Aug 06
Location: Tamworth,staffordshire Drives: rover coupe
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text " LEAVE ME ALONE"
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Matt L
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quote:
Originally posted by little_duke
text " LEAVE ME ALONE"
the amounts of times i've wanted to put that but obviously with a few explitives in is untrue
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mattk
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Registered: 27th Feb 06
Location: St. Helens
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Chicago Rock keep txting me about there offers and events
its free but still annoying
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Kurt
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Registered: 23rd Oct 05
Location: Hi
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you could always just not have fat thumbs?
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All Torque
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Registered: 17th Nov 05
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quote:
Originally posted by Kurt
you could always just not have fat thumbs?
FACT
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little_duke
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Registered: 21st Aug 06
Location: Tamworth,staffordshire Drives: rover coupe
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quote:
Originally posted by mattk
Chicago Rock keep txting me about there offers and events
its free but still annoying
i had them text me,i changed my number in the end
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