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02035405938

☎️ 02035405938 👆 is a valid (Landline) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Gamma Telecom Holdings Ltd. It is part of the phone block 203540 with a prefix of 020. The area code 020 originates from London.

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+442035405938+44 20 3540 5938020 3540 5938+44-20-3540-5938

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TimeLine of events for phone number 02035405938

  • £9 charge, contacting O2, furious
    Aug
    2017
  • Sean Alex Boyle's phone number
    Jul
    2017
  • Vodafone unresponsive, consider switching providers
    Feb
    2017
  • Vodafone charged for unauthorized texts
    Feb
    2017
  • Scammed by "Big Win" company
    Jan
    2017
  • Vodafone debited without authorization; frustrated
    Jan
    2017
  • Angry about overcharged phone bill
    Jan
    2017
  • Scammed by charity donation texts
    Jan
    2017
  • Unauthorized charges, investigation launched, outcome pending
    Jan
    2017
  • Unauthorized charges, investigating subscription origin
    Jan
    2017
  • Scammed, seeking refund, questioning Vodafone
    Jan
    2017
  • Request to stop communication immediately
    Jan
    2017
  • Vodafone unresponsive to customer issues
    Dec
    2016
  • Vodafone's poor customer service frustrates
    Dec
    2016
  • Scammed, need help from Vodafone
    Nov
    2016
  • Scam stole £100 without consent
    Nov
    2016
  • Weekly charges investigated by Vodafone
    Nov
    2016
  • Fraudulent activity needs to stop
    Oct
    2016
  • Unauthorized charges, seeking refund assistance
    Sep
    2016
  • Unexpected charges from Winit Ltd
    Sep
    2016
  • User seeks refund for charges
    Sep
    2016
  • Vodafone explained scam charges clearly
    Sep
    2016
  • Scam warning; check your bill
    Aug
    2016
  • Vodafone's customer service frustratingly inadequate
    Aug
    2016
  • Daughter scammed by fraudulent lottery
    Aug
    2016
  • Elderly friend charged; it's a scam
    Aug
    2016
  • Wants to disconnect £9 monthly charge
    Aug
    2016
  • O2 charges, no resolution, need help
    Jul
    2016
  • Unauthorized withdrawal, request for refund
    Jul
    2016
  • Unknown charges prompting consumer inquiry
    Jul
    2016
  • Vodafone unauthorized charges, frustrating experience
    Jul
    2016
  • Unwanted charges from Talkmobile - scam
    Jun
    2016
  • Unauthorized charges on Vodafone bill
    Jun
    2016
  • Vodafone refused refund for fraud
    Jun
    2016
  • Unauthorized charges; reported to Vodafone
    Jun
    2016
  • Weekly charges, unhelpful support, refund denied
    Jun
    2016
  • Vodafone service deemed useless overall
    Jun
    2016
  • Monthly charge of £9 noted
    Jun
    2016
  • Three network addressing ongoing issue
    May
    2016
  • Charged £36, dissatisfied with Vodafone
    May
    2016
  • High bills, need assistance urgently
    May
    2016
  • Weekly charges from unknown number
    May
    2016
  • Vodafone charges, poor customer service
    May
    2016
  • Money contributed to new car
    May
    2016
  • Unexpected charge; customer did not subscribe
    Apr
    2016
  • Stop weekly £9 charge on phone
    Apr
    2016
  • Vodafone competition refund inquiry
    Apr
    2016
  • This number scammed £100 from me
    Apr
    2016
  • Scammed £100, wants number removed
    Apr
    2016
  • Vodafone assisting with scam complaints
    Mar
    2016
  • Vodafone unresolved billing issue persists
    Mar
    2016
  • Fraudulent charges from Vodafone subscription
    Mar
    2016
  • Refunded unexpected phone charges quickly
    Mar
    2016
  • Thief stole 72 pounds from me
    Mar
    2016
  • Not related to Vodafone; app issue
    Feb
    2016
  • Fraudulent charges, Vodafone unhelpful
    Feb
    2016
  • Vodafone unhelpful, considering contract cancellation
    Feb
    2016
  • Unexpected charity charge on mobile
    Feb
    2016
  • Charges £9 for each call answered
    Feb
    2016
  • Unexpected weekly charge discovered recently
    Feb
    2016
  • Unauthorized charges, seeking resolution help
    Jan
    2016
  • Thief stole 52 pounds
    Jan
    2016
  • They are thieves, beware
    Jan
    2016
  • Frustrated with Vodaphone's service
    Jan
    2016
  • Unexpected charges from unknown number
    Jan
    2016
  • Unresponsive service, seeking refund
    Jan
    2016
  • User worries about unexpected charges
    Dec
    2015
  • Unauthorized charges, need reporting guidance
    Dec
    2015
  • Inquiring about phone number validity
    Dec
    2015
  • Scammed, reported, refunded, recommend service
    Nov
    2015
  • Unresponsive court claims, legal action
    Nov
    2015
  • Charge disputed, avoid this company
    Sep
    2015
  • Scammed, poor service, network complicity
    Sep
    2015
  • Fraudsters stealing money, need action
    Sep
    2015
  • Mobile services should be free
    Sep
    2015
  • Unfair charges for nonexistent competition
    Sep
    2015
  • Unexpected competition charge, phone issue
    Sep
    2015
  • Unintentional subscription, frustrated with EE
    Sep
    2015
  • Unauthorized charge; seeking resolution advice
    Sep
    2015
  • Fraudulent charges, reported to authorities
    Sep
    2015
  • Fraudulent charges causing financial distress
    Sep
    2015
  • Question about payment status
    Sep
    2015
  • Website redirect indicates potential scam
    Sep
    2015
  • Unsolicited competition text complaint
    Sep
    2015
  • Fraudulent charge complaint and response
    Sep
    2015
  • Unexpected charges, feels unsafe now
    Sep
    2015
  • Rude customer service, unresolved complaint
    Sep
    2015
  • Dispute over non-refundable bet charge
    Sep
    2015
  • Seeking refund for phone charge
    Sep
    2015
  • BigWin scam, unauthorized £8 charge
    Sep
    2015
  • Received scam text; blocked numbers
    Sep
    2015
  • Frustration over unaddressed spam calls
    Sep
    2015
  • Unknown competition text scam received
    Sep
    2015
  • Unexpected competition charge of £8
    Sep
    2015
  • Unexpected £8 charge via text
    Aug
    2015
  • Unauthorized charge, poor customer service
    Aug
    2015
  • Concerned about additional charges
    Aug
    2015
  • Unexpected charge, work phone issues
    Aug
    2015
  • Waiting for credit from provider
    Aug
    2015
  • Upset about unauthorized charge for competition
    Aug
    2015
  • Scam competition charge, unacceptable experience
    Aug
    2015
  • Unexpected charge; customer very angry
    Aug
    2015
  • High charge for few messages
    Aug
    2015
  • Frustration over persistent text messages
    Aug
    2015
  • Fraudulent charges and criminal activity
    Aug
    2015
  • Unauthorized charge complaint received
    Aug
    2015
  • Charged for Facebook clearing help
    Aug
    2015
  • Mother scammed by BIGWIN message
    Aug
    2015
  • Unexpected £30 charge for competition
    Aug
    2015
  • £30 scam charge, be cautious
    Aug
    2015
  • Uncertain about phone number details
    Jul
    2015
  • Charged £30, want to complain
    Jul
    2015
  • Unexpected charge for non-entry competition
    Jul
    2015
  • Conned like other contributors, confused
    Jul
    2015
  • Unexpected charge for unknown service
    Jul
    2015
  • Concerned about potential monthly charges
    Jul
    2015
  • Unauthorized payment issue, seeking help
    Jul
    2015
  • Unauthorized charge, reported to police
    Jul
    2015
  • Unauthorized charge for five entries
    Jul
    2015
  • Unauthorized text charges for prize
    Jul
    2015
  • Charged £30, awaiting refund process
    Jul
    2015
  • Unjustified £30 charge criticized
    Jul
    2015
  • Received scam texts, seeking help
    Jul
    2015
  • Frustrated with unhelpful customer service
    Jul
    2015
  • Ripoff complaint; seeking accountability
    Jul
    2015
  • Unauthorized charge for alleged competition
    Jul
    2015
  • Unauthorized charge for unentered competition
    Jul
    2015
  • No terms box; they’re villains
    Jun
    2015
  • Service considered a scam; unsubscribe required
    Jun
    2015
  • User reports scam activity intensively
    Jun
    2015
  • Persistent unwanted charges, block number
    Jun
    2015
  • Unexpected charges for phone calls
    Jun
    2015
  • Unwanted charge for competition entry
    Jun
    2015
  • Provider unhelpful; demand your refund
    Jun
    2015
  • Unauthorized competition receipt text received
    Jun
    2015
  • Scam message, can't afford payment
    Jun
    2015
  • Scammed, charged, seeking reimbursement advice
    Jun
    2015
  • Angry about daughter's unauthorized charges
    Jun
    2015
  • Accidental click led to charges
    Jun
    2015
  • Claimed charge for unentered competition
    Jun
    2015
  • Unwanted charge from BIGWIN company
    Jun
    2015
  • Scammed, unauthorized charges, need refund
    Jun
    2015
  • Accidental charge, seeking cancellation advice
    Jun
    2015
  • Double charged, needs cancellation help
    Jun
    2015
  • Received competition texts, annoyed
    Jun
    2015
  • Unexpected charge for text message
    Jun
    2015
  • Frustrated by unauthorized charge, fighting refund
    May
    2015
  • Unauthorized charge; needs contact information
    May
    2015
  • Scam charges, phone billing issues
    May
    2015
  • Refund request for connected companies
    May
    2015
  • Received scam text about charges
    May
    2015
  • Fraudulent charge resolved with refund
    May
    2015
  • Refund received after dubious charge
    May
    2015
  • Unexpected message regarding unauthorized competition
    May
    2015
  • Feels scammed by unauthorized charge
    May
    2015
  • Unexpected £6 charge confusion expressed
    May
    2015
  • Reported criminal activity noted
    Apr
    2015
  • Unexpected charge without confirmation button
    Apr
    2015
  • Robbed £30, no refund available
    Apr
    2015
  • Charged £30, blocked scam numbers
    Apr
    2015
  • £30 scam charge by Bigwin
    Apr
    2015
  • Overcharged, frustrated, lack of support
    Apr
    2015
  • Scam experienced through quiz game
    Apr
    2015
  • Scammed £30, unresponsive mobile number
    Mar
    2015
  • Wife scammed for £30, frustration
    Mar
    2015
  • Confused about unexpected charges, seeking help
    Mar
    2015
  • Company is stealing from customers
    Mar
    2015
  • Scam involving £30 quiz
    Mar
    2015
  • Repeated scams; seeking solutions urgently
    Mar
    2015
  • Scammed; action needed against providers
    Mar
    2015
  • Scammers robbed me of money
    Mar
    2015
  • Charged for Facebook quiz entries
    Mar
    2015
  • Company linked to scam identified
    Mar
    2015
  • Scammers, waste of time, frustrating
    Mar
    2015
  • Mother scammed; seeks resolution help
    Mar
    2015
  • Need to stop unwanted text messages
    Mar
    2015
  • Fraudulent activities, needs to stop
    Mar
    2015
  • User wants to stop scammers
    Mar
    2015
  • Issue with KFC online order
    Mar
    2015
  • Fraudulent company; beware of scams!
    Mar
    2015
  • Unexpected charge from CoMob service
    Mar
    2015
  • Unauthorized payments from my account
    Mar
    2015
  • Warning about charging scam message
    Mar
    2015
  • Money wasted, problem persists. Stop!
    Mar
    2015
  • Entertainment content for young men
    Feb
    2015
  • Charged for quiz entries on Facebook
    Feb
    2015
  • Unauthorized charges on phone bill
    Feb
    2015
  • Unclear purpose of £6 charge
    Feb
    2015
  • Child's game led to unexpected charges
    Feb
    2015
  • Received unexpected charge for entries
    Feb
    2015
  • Helpful customer service experience shared
    Feb
    2015
  • Confusion over unauthorized charges received
    Feb
    2015
  • Unexpected message about £30 charge
    Feb
    2015
  • User expresses anger and disdain
    Jan
    2015
  • Fraudulent service, contacting authorities Monday
    Jan
    2015
  • Received fraudulent receipt for games
    Jan
    2015
  • Received unknown text message alert
    Jan
    2015
  • Unsolicited call claiming payment owed
    Jan
    2015
  • Charged unfairly for quiz text
    Jan
    2015
  • Charged for unentered competition scam
    Jan
    2015
  • Unwanted competition charge message received
    Jan
    2015
  • Seeking refund for unsolicited text
    Jan
    2015
  • Unpleasant customer service experience reported
    Jan
    2015
  • Unwanted charges for unentered competition
    Jan
    2015
  • Received unexpected £18 charge notification
    Jan
    2015
  • Company is a criminal scam
    Jan
    2015
  • Company is a criminal scam
    Jan
    2015
  • Questionable charges from Safari Mobile
    Dec
    2014
  • Unauthorized charge and unsubscribe request
    Dec
    2014
  • Scam text, avoid calling number
    Dec
    2014
  • Request reimbursement for £30 payment
    Dec
    2014
  • Charged £30 for six entries
    Nov
    2014
  • Son charged unexpectedly £30; confusion
    Nov
    2014
  • Unexpected £5 charge for service
    Nov
    2014
  • Scammed by CoMob, seeking revenge
    Nov
    2014
  • Fraudulent billing text messages received
    Nov
    2014
Number Of Searches: 349 Number Of Comments: 208 First Seen: 29 October 2014 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Copt Green(Warwickshire) and Worms Ash(Worcestershire).

02035405938 has 208 comments of which 163 x neutral and 44 x negative and 1 x positive

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02035405938 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 02035405938 👆 is reported as a persistent scam involving unauthorised weekly or monthly charges, typically £8-£9, appearing on UK mobile phone bills across multiple networks like Vodafone, O2, EE, and Three. Callers claim these come from competitions or prize draws linked to companies such as BigWin, CoMob, and SocMan, often initiated unknowingly via misleading pop-ups or adverts on social media. Victims report poor responsiveness from mobile providers, who generally block the numbers but initially refuse refunds. The scam exploits legal loopholes about subscription and opt-in confirmations, with many users losing hundreds before realising. Blocking the numbers, persistently disputing charges, contacting PhonePayPlus, and involving consumer adjudicators are common recommended steps. Awareness and caution about clicking unsolicited links or adverts on phones are strongly advised.

Reports on phone number 02035405938

9 years
Every Saturday for the past month, my husband has noticed a £9 fee on his phone bill. He's really annoyed about it and plans to get in touch with 02 first thing tomorrow. The strange thing is, his phone hasn't shown any calls from this 0203 number, but the bill mentions something called Bigwin. Proper miffed about the whole thing!
Bigwin
9 years
Just got a call from 07746987427, the bloke said his name was Sean Alex Boyle. Anyone else had calls from this number? Curious who it might be.
Sean Alex Boyle
10 years
This is still going on and vodafone havent done a thing about it. it’s costing me about £9 every week. feels like they’re probably involved or just dont care. honestly, switching providers would save me more money over time. DITCH VODAFONE NOW!
Vodafone
10 years
Since April 9th, 2016, this number has been racking up £9 a week on my Vodafone bill, which adds up to around £240 so far. Vodafone aren't willing to refund me for it. Although they blocked the number on December 15th, I kept getting charged until I discovered another number to text "stop all" to. It feels like Vodafone is just helping these scammers get away with it. What can I do now? I reckon it might’ve been my granddaughter when she was staying over.
Vodafone
10 years
This number 02033227173 from Big Win tricked me proper. I kept getting texts at silly times like early morning saying I won an iPhone. I’d just delete them straight away with no interest. But over a few months they’ve taken £351 from my account bit by bit! I spoke to O2 about the huge charges and they told me it’s because I never replied “stop” to the messages, so it’s treated like a subscription. O2 said there’s nothing they can do to block it. So I rang Big Win on that number to cancel and asked for a full refund, but never got any reply. Guess they’re making loads of money off people like me. Really annoyed with O2, I’m their customer not Big Win!
Big Win
10 years
I've never given permission for this number to take money from my Vodafone account, yet the withdrawals keep happening despite Vodafone saying they’d stop them on 15/12/2016. So far, it's cost me £256. Honestly, steer clear of Vodafone as they seem to have no grip on managing their customers’ funds. What should I be doing now?
Vodafone
10 years
Can't believe how these absolute w#nkers keep pulling this off. Vodafone was charging me £9 every month for weeks without me noticing. Thankfully, I've sorted it now and got my money back. Honestly, would love to confront these useless c#### in person.
Vodafone
10 years
I got stung for £50 from this number thanks to unwanted texts. Vodafone says they’ve blocked premium rate calls and texts on my line, but I’m still being charged £4.50 weekly. Turns out, these fees are labelled as Charity Donations, so they don’t count as premium rate stuff. You’ll need to ask Vodafone specifically to block these charity charges too.
VODAFONE
10 years
Since July, I've noticed a weekly deduction of £9 by this company. I tried contacting the number but ended up reaching a different line: 01567 380029. The person I spoke to explained they handle mobile services and collect payments on behalf of other firms. I mentioned the original 0203 number, and they told me it was linked to a Tesco voucher giveaway that one of my kids possibly joined last July. They said they’ve stopped any upcoming charges. I'm now digging into this to find out when exactly I agreed to the subscription. I guess we'll have to wait and see what comes of it.
10 years
Since July, I've noticed a weekly deduction of £9 from this firm. I rang up the listed contact, only to be directed to a different line: 01567 380029. When I called this number, the rep informed me they’re a mobile services company that handles charges for other businesses. I asked about the original 0203 number, and they told me it related to a Tesco voucher contest my kid might've entered months ago, and they’ve now stopped further charges. I’m starting a probe to find out exactly when I agreed to this subscription. Let’s see how it unfolds.
Tesco
10 years
I want all calls to 07807871425 to cease straight away, please stop contacting me!
10 years
I'm dealing with exactly the same problem with Vodafone. They just don't seem to care and have completely ignored it, like they've given up on sorting it out.
Vodafone
10 years
My disabled husband’s Vodafone phone has been getting charged £9 every week for some service we never signed up for, and it’s added up to nearly £200 now! I’ve rung Vodafone three times, and honestly, they’ve been completely hopeless and dishonest. Each call drags on for over an hour and a half with them promising to block the charge and refund us. I called again this evening, and of course, more empty apologies like ‘we should have fixed this by now’ with no action. I’m really at a loss here, feeling desperate. My husband has had three strokes, and the phone was meant for emergencies only - now he won’t even switch it on because of all this stress. We’re pensioners, so this kind of bill is just impossible for us. Any suggestions on what to do next would mean a lot.
Vodafone
10 years
Over the past few months, we've lost quite a bit of money to a scam. Since it's my partner's account, I don't usually look at it, but he brought it up just recently. We contacted Vodafone straight away, and they said they'd block the number, but we need to call them back. Trouble is, we can't get hold of anyone on the phone. Vodafone hasn’t been any help so far. Does anyone know what our next step should be? Really need some advice here!
Vodafone
10 years
I got conned out of £100 by these lot and never gave them any permission. When I got in touch with Vodafone, all they told me was to block the number, but they offered nothing about getting my money back. It's shocking that this is just happening and no one’s taking proper action.
Vodafone
10 years
I’ve had £9 taken out weekly for nearly a month now, about 5 times! Contacted Vodafone and asked them to look into it.
Vodafone
10 years
My twin, who's the complete opposite of me, got scammed. It's disgusting and seriously needs to be put an end to. Feels like there's no help out there for this kind of thing.
10 years
We noticed my daughter's phone bill suddenly went way up, so we got in touch with Vodaphone. They said it might be because kids using the internet or something. But then we found out it was this company called Winit Ltd, quietly charging £9 weekly for the past three months. My question is, how on earth did a company she's never heard of start taking money like that? Vodaphone said they can't block it. They say they can't stop it - but how did it even begin in the first place? Bit frustrating if you ask me.
VodafoneWinit Ltd
10 years
So I looked at my Vodafone bill today and noticed this firm has been taking £9 every week for the past five weeks. I’ve never come across them before and definitely didn’t give permission for anything like that. When I spoke to Vodafone on Live Chat, they told me I’d need to get in touch with the company itself to get the payments stopped and ask for my money back. Vodafone has now blocked premium rate calls on my account, so fingers crossed it stops any more charges. But the weird thing is, their number doesn’t even show up in my call history, so I’m not sure if blocking calls will do much.
Vodafone
10 years
So, for about three months now, I've been getting charged £45.36 each month and around £9 every week. I called Vodafone and they told me I need to put in a formal complaint if I want my money back.
Vodafone
10 years
Me and my family been with Vodafone for ages and all of us noticed these weird charges popping up, some over £200. I rang Vodafone to ask about it and the customer service person broke down how these scam outfits work. While it’s not really Vodafone’s fault, it’s still a bit unfair what goes on. At least now I get how it happens, but something definitely needs sorting. Big thanks to Vodafone for explaining it all properly to me.
Vodafone
10 years
I'm pretty sure this is a rip-off. Had a look at my phone bill and something seemed off. No idea where they grabbed my number from though.
10 years
I had a really similar experience. I rang Vodafone a couple of times, but they just kept giving me the runaround. First, they told me to call the number and cancel directly, so I tried about seven times with no luck. When I pressed 1 for a callback, all I got was an automated voice saying no one was available. I rang Vodafone again, and this time they said they couldn’t give me a refund and told me to contact Payphone Plus. I did try a few times, but they were always closed for staff training! Honestly, it was driving me mad. In the end, I phoned Vodafone once more and got through to a lovely lady named Tee. She was brilliant - sorted everything out, cancelled the charges, and refunded my money. I just want to thank everyone here who shared their stories, it kept me going and definitely made me feel less alone in dealing with this scam.
VodafonePayphone PlusTEE
10 years
For the last three months, my daughter’s been caught up in a scam by something called the Safari lottery. O2 have taken over £100 straight from her bank, charging about £9 each week, for a ‘prize’ that’s just a phone! She never signed up for anything like this. Phonepayplus say they’ve got records of when she supposedly joined - obviously info that’s coming from the scammers - but she never gave any consent. It feels like these scammers are untouchable. Since there’s no proper law to stop this, I reckon scams like this will only get worse. Honestly, providers like O2 should need your permission before taking cash out for Premium services. Guess it’s back to using a very basic mobile for me now!
Phonepayplus
10 years
My elderly mate just got hit with four separate £9 charges from this number. It's shocking honestly. How is this even allowed? They really need to crack down on this fast. She’s on a tight budget and I’m going to see if I can help her get her money back. My advice to anyone out there - don’t send donations or pay anything like that through your phone. Total rip-off.
10 years
i didn’t realise they were taking £9 every month from my account, can someone tell me how to cancel this please?
10 years
I’m in the exact same boat! My last O2 bill came to £36 and then £27 this month, but I never agreed to any of it. I can’t afford these charges at all and I seriously doubt they're legit. When I contacted O2, they just told me there’s no refund coming :( Has anyone got any clue what I should do next?
O2
10 years
Money was withdrawn from my account by this number without my permission. I want it back, please.
10 years
Got a couple of £18 charges for some random "donation" on my bill these past two months and I don’t have a clue where it’s from. Pretty sure I’ve not signed up to anything like that. Might have to get in touch with "You and Yours" on BBC - they’ve helped sort stuff like this for me before.
BBC
10 years
I’ve been getting charged £9 every week by Talkmobile for something I’ve never been told about... Feels like a total rip-off to me.
10 years
Some scammers using the name Win it Ltd have sneaked £9 a week onto my Vodafone bill without me realising. Vodafone really ought to double-check before authorising these charges. So far, it’s ended up costing me £105.
VodafoneWin it Ltd
10 years
I’ve just been caught out by the same thing with Vodafone. I ended up contacting SOCMAN, the outfit handling those Winprizes fees, after they charged me £9 a week, totalling £36. Spoke to a couple of their reps but they wouldn’t budge on giving me a refund. They keep insisting I agreed by answering three questions when I honestly never heard of them. They even mentioned the exact time and date I supposedly gave my answers, but I wasn’t even available then, as I was at a family gathering. I complained to PhonePayPlus, but they basically did nothing after checking my complaint. Now I’m stuck trying to get Vodafone to pay me back. It’s mad how these firms get away with this - feels like a rip-off to me.
VodafoneSOCMANWinprizesPhonePayPlus
10 years
Got scammed here, they took £36 from me in May and another £27 in June for some purchase and charity stuff I never signed up for. Told Vodafone about it and then blocked the number.
Vodafone
10 years
I realised I was being charged £9 every single week and after spending ages trying to get through to Vodafone, they finally answered but said it wasn’t their problem. They did manage to block the payments though. I called the number 02035405938 and spoke to someone called “Claudia” who told me I must have accidentally clicked on an ad on my internet browser which triggered the subscription. She gave an address as "Suite 73, 95 Wilton Road, London, SW1V 1BZ". When I asked for a refund, they said it wasn’t going to happen. I’m now thinking of contacting Phone Pay Plus to see if they can help but I’m not getting my hopes up.
VodafoneClaudiaWilton RoadLondon
10 years
Just like the rest, Vodafone and Phone Pay Plus haven't been any help at all up till now!
Vodafone
10 years
They’ve been taking £9 from me every month without me realising.
10 years
Been dealing with this myself, and I’m on the 3 network too. They’ve managed to block it now. There was even a time we got caught up in a 3-way call with those nasty scammers but no one spoke. Really hoping this mess gets fixed quickly because it’s just ridiculous.
10 years
Had a look at my bill and noticed an unexpected charge of £36. Contacted Vodafone but got no real assistance, feeling pretty fed up now and thinking about switching providers. I've filed a complaint with Phone Pay Plus on 03003030020, so they’re investigating. It’s disappointing that Vodafone let this slip through - feels like a total rip-off.
Vodafone
10 years
I keep getting charged crazy amounts, like £36, on my phone bill and it’s really frustrating. Can someone help me put a stop to this please?
10 years
For the past six weeks, this number has been charging me £9 each week, and I have no idea who they are. Vodafone told me they can't block the calls themselves, and that I need to handle it on my own. Does anyone know what steps I should take?
Vodafone
10 years
Went into my bank and saw a massive Vodafone bill on my statement. Got a new iPhone 6se recently, so I knew the charges shouldn't be that high. After checking, noticed I was being billed £9 every week for something. Tried calling Vodafone multiple times, spoke to several foreign call centre agents, each gave me different advice but none of it helped. Weirdly, they all said Vodafone wasn’t to blame, even though they’re the network. The charges started right after I switched to them and got my new phone. Absolutely frustrating. I just want my money back. Cheers, Phil
VodafonePhil
10 years
Thanks to all the cash you all sent, I was able to get myself a brilliant car!
10 years
I never signed up for this and suddenly found a £9 charge on my bill. Luckily, I noticed it quickly enough. I rang EE and they immediately blocked the number for me, and if I can't get a refund, they said they'd help me try and recover the money.
EE
11 years
This number has been charging my son's phone £9 each week. Does anyone know how I can get these charges stopped?
11 years
Have you checked with Vodafone whether you actually signed up for this "competition"? I gave them a ring earlier, but I won’t know till tomorrow if I’m due a refund or not.
Has Vodafone
11 years
Can't believe this number charged me a £100 on my phone bill, totally a scam. I really need to find a way to have it removed asap.
11 years
I got scammed out of £100 by this number. So annoyed!
11 years
Avoid entering any competitions! I ended up getting a bill for 90 quid over three months and Vodafone still haven’t sorted it out or given me a proper response. It’s been really frustrating.
Vodafone
11 years
Since January, they've been taking money from my account, and up until now, it's added up to £90. I reached out to Vodafone, but they just told me I supposedly signed up for it. Honestly, I'm lost on what to do next. I'd avoid Vodafone altogether - all they keep saying is I have to phone some dodgy number to get my money back!
Vodafone
11 years
I noticed four separate £9 fees listed on my Vodafone statement under "Comp 02035405938". After contacting Vodafone online, I had a chat with Piyush which turned out better than expected, and thankfully, they refunded the full amount and blocked all premium services on my line. I've never taken part in any phone competitions or used premium numbers before, so these charges were very unusual for me. It was straightforward to prove these were not normal transactions. Hopefully, sharing this experience can assist others in claiming back their money. James
VodafonePiyushJames
11 years
I only realised after checking my statements that they had taken £72 from me. They are outright thieves.
11 years
I can tell you this has nothing to do with Vodafone at all. It’s actually some app we must've accidentally agreed to that’s got hold of our info. I’ve looked into it myself to be sure.
Vodafone
11 years
So frustrating! Vodafone isn't helping at all and I've noticed £9 keeps getting taken out of my account, adding up to £41 now. Can't believe there's nothing they can do about it.
Vodafone
11 years
I noticed 45 quid missing from my bank, which really stressed me out. I called Vodafone straight away, but they couldn't help me sort it out. If they can't fix this soon, I'm seriously thinking about ending my contract with them. It seems like Vodafone might be turning a blind eye to this scammy firm, as loads of folks are either caught up in it or still having problems.
Vodafone
11 years
This month, my Vodafone phone bill had an extra £18 charge, supposedly for a charity linked to the number above. I’ve never even had a call or chat with them before.
Vodafone
11 years
They want to charge you £9 for every call you pick up! It's ridiculous honestly.
11 years
Had no idea I was being billed £9 every week until I checked my bank statement.
11 years
Hey, I never joined any contest but somehow it says I did, and they’re charging me £9 every week. I’m not sure how to cancel it. I spoke to Vodafone and they told me to give this a try.
Vodafone
11 years
They ripped me off for 52 quid, absolute thieves.
11 years
Total crooks, I tell ya.
11 years
I had a run in with Vodafone, they were trying to blame me for the issue but wouldn’t listen otherwise. Seems like they’re totally fine letting people get ripped off. Honestly, I reckon we should all switch to different networks. Maybe then they might actually start caring when they see the customers walking out. Proper fed up with it all.
Vodafone
11 years
Got hit with a £36 fee from this number. They sent texts but I never bothered replying, must be something to do with Vodafone.
Vodafone
11 years
I tried ringing them but no luck, they just wouldn’t pick up. Sat there for about 15 mins before the call dropped. Gave it another go, waited the same amount of time and it happened all over again. On my third call, I opted for a callback and eventually got one after around 30 minutes. Only to be met with some automated voice saying nobody was free to chat. I’m still holding out for the £30 they owe me, fingers crossed it comes through soon.
11 years
Reading these posts made me worried coz I had no idea this was some kind of scam. I honestly thought I was joining a contest, but then I got a text saying I’d signed up for a £9 monthly fee. I replied with stop but the charges still showed up, so I stopped sending texts. Now I’m kinda lost about what my next move should be.
11 years
Over the past five weeks, I've noticed a £9 fee deducted each time for competition entries, adding up to £45. I’ve never actually taken part in any contests. Tried reaching out to Vodka Phone but they’ve been no help at all. Can someone tell me where I should report this?
11 years
Has anyone else heard from them on this new number 02037509069?
11 years
Got tricked out of £16 by some con artists. Tried sorting it with Phonepay Plus but they were useless. In the end, I complained through my mobile network via complaint.resolver.co.uk and actually got my cash back. Honestly, mobile providers need to step up and shield their users from these dodgy third parties. I highly recommend giving complaint.resolver.co.uk a go if you’re in the same mess.
Phonepay Plus
11 years
I’ve gone through the courts over this, yet they still haven’t bothered to reply to the legal complaint!
11 years
These scammers are a right nightmare, added £16 to my phone bill for no reason at all. Thankfully, my mobile provider spotted the dodgy charge and sorted my bill out. Tried calling that number (020354059nn) and it was pointless. Honestly, they should be shut down for good.
11 years
I’m convinced these nasty folks are in cahoots with the phone company. I got ripped off for £16, and only they know where that money went. I rang the number twice, and the lady who answered was honestly the rudest person I’ve ever dealt with. When I got in touch with Vodafone to complain, their customer service rep just blamed me outright, saying I must have placed a bet with them - as if he saw me do it! I have NEVER made a bet in my life! My advice to anyone who’s fallen victim to this kind of scam is to print out these pages and include them with any complaints you send to Ofcom. There’s no way these scammers can get away with it unless the phone companies are helping them out.
VodafoneOfcom
11 years
Got a text saying I made three bets and won big… total scam, they're just nicking cash from me. No clue how this happened, but it’s clearly theft. Only £25, but still, it’s got to be put to an end.
11 years
Honestly, I reckon mobile networks ought to just offer their services for nothing. What a load of rubbish.
11 years
My hubby got hit with a £16 fee for some contest he never signed up for. When he rang the number, they said he had to pay up, but now they've promised no more charges will come through. It's mad how they're allowed to get away with stuff like this!
11 years
Just like a lot of people, I got hit with an £8 fee for supposedly joining some sort of contest? My phone was just chilling in my pocket while I was at work, no idea how that happened.
11 years
Just like what happened to me when I was setting up my new phone - EE didn’t really help, just told me I must’ve accidentally signed up or something! All I was doing was trying to close their annoying pop-up! Proper disgusting, feels like theft honestly.
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11 years
I never signed up for any competition but somehow got billed £8. Does anyone know how to stop them taking money from my phone credit? This is so annoying!
11 years
Got two texts from this dodgy firm, one popped up at 3:24pm and the next at 3:26pm, both costing me £8 each! I’m now chasing it up with Phonepay Plus on 0800500212, they’re looking into it. My phone was just chilling in my pocket and somehow I’m meant to have entered two competitions? Absolutely no chance - it’s mad how these con artists are still running free!
Phonepay Plus
11 years
I just got hit with a £16 fee after supposedly placing two bets with something called Big Win. Got a message saying: FreeMsg: you’ve paid £16.00 for 2 Entries from BigWin (checked at 10:17am) HELP? 02035405938, [email protected] View again at http://ip-7.com/7ayn. I’m honestly gutted because I only had £20 in my account to cover the water bill, and now I’m skint plus overdraft charges. All this because some heartless company’s taking money I don’t even have, especially tough as a single mum. Absolutely disgusted!
BigWin
11 years
Did they manage to get the cash from you?
11 years
So, the website they send you to check your receipt actually takes you to http://payforit.impulsepay.com, which is like a middleman company that’s legit and handles the billing but doesn’t get the money itself. From there, they provide a link to http://mobile.wintheprize.uk/. That domain belongs to Identity Protect Limited, a company that seems semi-legit but mostly registers websites to keep who really owns them hidden. Definitely feels like a scam to me. My advice would be to get in touch with Surrey’s Trading Standards, give them all this info, and ask if they can track down who’s behind it and take it further.
ukIdentity Protect LimitedTrading StandardsSurrey
11 years
Got a message out of the blue about winning some contest but never signed up for anything like that? It's weird because I have no clue how they got my info in the first place. Anyone know where I should report this or who to get in touch with?
11 years
Got a message today at 2:54 saying I’d been charged £8 for a competition I supposedly entered at 2:52pm. I was actually driving then and my 5-year-old was messing about with my phone. No texts were sent from my device at all. How on earth do they get your number just from clicking a popup ad on your screen? I’m reporting this to Vodafone, Ofcom, Trading Standards, and might even file a police report since I’ve definitely been scammed. These crooks shouldn’t just be banned - they need to be behind bars!
VodafoneOfcomTrading Standards
11 years
I got billed £8 for some "big win" while I was just scrolling through Facebook. I called EE first, but they couldn’t do anything to sort it out. Then I rang the company mentioned on the receipt about this so-called competition. The lady on the phone was really rude and kept insisting I’d entered a competition, even though I told her I hadn’t. When I asked to speak to her manager, she flat out refused. I said I wanted to make a complaint, and she replied she already knew that because all calls are recorded. When I pressed her about what competition I was supposed to have joined, she wouldn’t give me any details. I mentioned she was being quite unpleasant, and she just says I don’t have to talk to her anymore and then hung up. Absolutely shocking!
FacebookEE
11 years
I was scrolling through Facebook and suddenly this thing appeared, and I just couldn’t get rid of it. When I finally managed to close it, they took £16 from my account! Then, out of nowhere, another £14 was gone. I’m honestly considering changing my phone number because it’s making me feel really uneasy. This feels like daylight robbery, especially since I’m not exactly flush with money... and there’s no one to turn to about it!
Facebook
11 years
Was just scrolling through FB and suddenly noticed £8 missing from my bank! Got charged by 'BigWin' or something, no clue what I might have tapped on. The number on my bill showed up as 0700166047, really weird. Definitely didn't agree to anything!
BigWinFacebook
11 years
I called 0800 500 212, the number for phone pay complaints through Ofcom. I got through to them but they said they can't give me back the £8 I was charged by Big Win. I’m planning to get in touch with that company again once they start taking calls at 9:30 in the morning.
Ofcom
11 years
So, I got charged £8 on Saturday night at 6:56 from Big Win for a bet I apparently made. They’re saying no refunds, but I reckon they could sort one out if they wanted.
11 years
Isn't it mad that so many people are moaning about this number and yet nothing’s done to block these annoying spammers? Feels like no one’s willing or able to sort it out!
11 years
I was just scrolling on Facebook when suddenly I got a text on my phone saying I'd been charged £8 for some competition with a big prize. Problem is, I have no clue what they're talking about and I definitely didn't join any contest like that.
Facebook
11 years
I just found out they took £8 from me for some contest I never even signed up for.
11 years
Got a text saying I was charged £8 but I never clicked on any links or anything! Pretty sure this is a mistake.
11 years
Received a text claiming I'd forked out £8 for a single entry into Big Win. The message time was 8.04 pm on the 30th August, but I definitely wasn’t near my phone then. Vodaphone's customer service was pretty rubbish, saying they can't help at all (but I’m sure they’re taking their slice). Feels like a proper rip-off to me.
Vodafone
11 years
They charged me £8 already, but now I’m kinda stressing if they might charge me extra when I add more credit??? Anyone knows what’s up with that???
11 years
Got a message just like that saying I'd been charged £8, no idea what it's about. It's a work phone too, so now I've gotta go and explain it all on Monday. Proper annoying!
11 years
Got a message saying I’d entered it 3 times wrong. I called them up, and they promised to add the credit, but I’m still waiting for it. Network provider has been no help at all.
11 years
Absolutely ridiculous! They charged me £8 for a contest I never even joined! Tried calling but no one picks up in the evenings, so I guess I’ll try again tomorrow. These guys are just thieves! Facebook really should do something about this. So frustrating and just plain wrong!
Facebook
11 years
Saw a Facebook ad asking which box I’d pick - red, green or blue. I picked blue and then got a text saying I’d joined some competition and they’d taken £8 from me! There was a helpline number below, so I called to check since I didn’t enter anything, but no one answered and it just told me to call again later! Totally dodgy! I’m a pensioner and definitely didn’t sign up for any competition. Proper annoyed! This should not be happening! Looks like I’ll have to phone again tomorrow, probably paying more charges. What a rip-off!
Facebook
11 years
Unbelievable!!! They took £8 from me for some contest I never signed up for!!! Tried calling tonight but no answer, guess I’ll have to call again tomorrow. What a rip off!!! Total scam!!! Facebook really ought to do something about this!! Absolutely maddening and gross!!!
Facebook
11 years
They just took £24 from me for three texts all sent within a minute apart. Ridiculous!
11 years
Got a message about an £8 charge but when I rang EE, they told me there's no such bill. These scammers are absolute lowlifes and honestly, they deserve to be thrown in jail far away from honest folks.
EE

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