mattyross
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Registered: 22nd Dec 05
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i was sat here minding my own business, when my mobile phone started to ring with a +44 telephone number that was absent from my address book.
i answered the call and the recipient immediately hung up.
with an air of curiosity and consideration, i attempted to ring back with a single dial tone- only to be cut off immediately due to 'insufficient funds'.
i do have a pay-as-you-go mobile phone, therefore i checked my balance just to make sure.
it has become apparent that i have been charged £1.70 for a 'four second phonecall'..  
+448718200532 lesson learnt
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Fro
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the 8 after the 44 shoulda been a giveaway mate 
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alan-g-w
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Registered: 9th Nov 07
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 This happened to me the other day, but I've got a pay monthly so haven't a clue if it's charged like that.
Bit of...
EDIT: got txts as well from (I think) the same no.
[Edited on 20-11-2008 by alan-g-w]
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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off topic, my girlfriends mum's maiden name is matty ross  
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Gareth F
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I had the same two months ago, had a missed call so i phoned it back and it clicked and started ringing...... after 4 seconds i realised it was a recording............ shafted me for £2.65 pricks
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mattyross
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Registered: 22nd Dec 05
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
off topic, my girlfriends mum's maiden name is matty ross
that is really interesting! that is a mad twist.. 
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Ben G
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why would you call someone back anyway? if i get a missed call i wait for them to call me back. if it was that important they would.
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alan-g-w
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
why would you call someone back anyway? if i get a missed call i wait for them to call me back. if it was that important they would.
On the off chance they can't - buttons broken on the phone, anything. But mostly curiosity.
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deano87
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Fucking ringing something back if you don't know who it is. They'll call you back if it's important.
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Ben G
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quote:
Originally posted by alan-g-w
quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
why would you call someone back anyway? if i get a missed call i wait for them to call me back. if it was that important they would.
On the off chance they can't - buttons broken on the phone, anything. But mostly curiosity.
his own fault then for being curious
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Jakey
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They still do PAYG
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alan-g-w
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BenG - lol I did it as well
Need to check the bill this month, see if George Adgdgdgwngo comes up in it.
[Edited on 20-11-2008 by alan-g-w]
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deano87
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Mind you, I'm not completely innocent.
I test out my new phone/3G services. Downloaded the YouTube application, watched one of my videos on there and did some other browsing like checking out Corsasport.
£14 later
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mattyross
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Registered: 22nd Dec 05
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quote:
Originally posted by Jakey
They still do PAYG
my SIM card is printed with the emblem of the former network company 1to1
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Gareth F
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Registered: 16th Jan 08
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I admit it was my own fault
Mobile badgers
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Bonney
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Registered: 14th Nov 04
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ive had an 0845 number ringign me the last few days, no way in hell am i phoning it back
Its probably just the bank!
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alan-g-w
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Registered: 9th Nov 07
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
Mind you, I'm not completely innocent.
I test out my new phone/3G services. Downloaded the YouTube application, watched one of my videos on there and did some other browsing like checking out Corsasport.
£14 later
Exact same thing here, watched a few youtube vids thinking I get them for free. Next thing I know I get a 'service message' saying that I've used £42.50 worth
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wilson_sri
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i had one of these calls yesterday. I was about to phone it back like i usually do with missed calls, but thought it looked dodgy.
Since i didnt answer it, am i safe from getting a big bill? Im on a contract.
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Fro
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quote:
Originally posted by alan-g-w
BenG - lol I did it as well
Need to check the bill this month, see if George Adgdgdgwngo comes up in it.
[Edited on 20-11-2008 by alan-g-w]
Gooooooooood aftanooon sa,
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Deadude
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im pretty sure 0871 numbers were local rate and like 10p a minute from a land line probs like 30p more froma mobile but still
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Tommy L
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You should of used protection.
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