Beware Of SMS Scams

A cell phone user at Solsie.com complains about her latest bill from Sprint:

“In my latest bill from Sprint, I found a charge of $9.99 monthly of premium service (ringtones, etc..). I placed a call to Sprint representative and learned the charges came from Dadamobile.com, which is a provider of ringtones and other cell phone downloads. Of course I did not subscribe to such services.”

“As suggested by the Sprint rep, I placed a call to Dadamobile.com at 888-214-0381 and sent a SMS text STOP to 63232 as to stop the charges. Please note this can also happen to AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon etc…Alternatively you can call your carrier representative and ask them to block 63262.”

Are you an SMS scam victim? Let us know.

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This entry was posted on Monday, September 17th, 2007 at 11:58 pm and is filed under Cell Phone Complaints In The News. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. By using this blog, you agree to the Terms and Conditions. Under the Terms and Conditions, you agree and understand that your use of this blog does not create an attorney-client relationship, and that the contents of the blog does not constitute legal advice. This blog should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed attorney in your state. Note: We DO NOT send SMS text messages or charge you for third-party mobile content services. We have simply created a forum for consumers like you to share your cell phone billing issues with others. If you were charged on your cellular phone bill for mobile content services (i.e., ringtones, text alerts, games, etc.) you never order or authorized, you may also contact an attorney at www.ClassActionConnect.com.

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3 Responses to “Beware Of SMS Scams”

  1. bryan says:

    this was sent to my mother-in-laws cell phone without her knowing. 22 texts over $13 of charges.

    December 10th, 2007 at 7:35 pm

  2. gerald says:

    i have had the same thing to me i have recived a few of them myself.also be on the look out for this NewMotion and Bid4Prizes on your cell bill.they will bill you but good and then say that you ordered it.when you know you didnt.

    May 5th, 2008 at 6:05 pm

  3. Stefan Gruenwald says:

    Had the same scam happening to me from top-logo-ringtone.com. They are a total scam. You have to block them through your provider. They charge right away and are not responsive to phone calls.

    July 12th, 2009 at 5:04 am

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