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Ringtone
Scams
Have you
ever texted for a ringtone, had your credit wiped but received
no ringtone? Ever texted for one ringtone and then had one sent
through every week?
 More and more
complaints are being received about companies not sending
ringtones out, or signing people up to receive regular ringtones
when they only want one.
Always
read the small print before
texting or phoning for a ringtone – a lot of the time the advert
will state if you are subscribing to receive regular texts in
the small print. Also, check
that the ringtone or wallpaper you are texting
for is compatible
with your mobile.
If you
are getting expensive texts and want to stop them, text the
number back with just the words “STOP ALL”.
If this doesn’t work you can report them to the
regulator,
ICSTIS.
Its also worth going online if the ringtone
company has a website
as you can sometimes unsubscribe there. If you
still have no joy, you can contact
Trading Standards
ICSTIS
have produced a new advice Leaflet on using text/SMS
subscription services >
Download
So remember...
- Always
read the small print
- If you
receive unwanted messages reply “Stop All”
- If in
doubt report to ICSTIS
or Trading Standards
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