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08004049162

☎️ 08004049162 👆 is a valid (Free To Call) United Kingdom Phone Number and it is issued by Vodafone Ltd (C&W). It is part of the phone block 8004049 with a prefix of 0800.

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+448004049162+44 800 404 91620800 404 9162+44-800-404-9162

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0800 404 9162 Tagged as:

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TimeLine of events for phone number 08004049162

  • Scam company charging unauthorized fees
    Jan
    2018
  • Refund process takes too long
    Nov
    2017
  • Lost £100 over six months
    Nov
    2017
  • Seek guidance or advice
    Sep
    2017
  • Inquiring about refund status
    Jun
    2017
  • Warning about possible refund scam
    Jun
    2017
  • Unauthorized charges; call to unsubscribe
    May
    2017
  • Scam, Facebook needs to intervene
    May
    2017
  • Unauthorized charge for game subscription
    May
    2017
  • Problemas con seguridad y devoluciones
    May
    2017
  • Payment issue with Bestgames 2017
    May
    2017
  • Unsubscribe within 24 hours timeframe
    May
    2017
  • Ignore, don't engage with scam
    May
    2017
  • Facebook ad leads to scam
    May
    2017
  • Questioning if refund is valid
    May
    2017
  • Questioning if refunds were possible
    May
    2017
  • Contact provider for money recovery
    May
    2017
  • How can I cancel?
    May
    2017
  • Scam harvesting mobile numbers reported
    May
    2017
  • Warning about fraudulent text charges
    May
    2017
  • Contact provider immediately to avoid charges
    May
    2017
  • Unauthorized charges for unwanted services
    May
    2017
  • User subscribed to the service
    May
    2017
  • Issue resolved with customer service
    Apr
    2017
  • Seeking outcome from O2 support
    Apr
    2017
  • Concerned about potential scam costs
    Apr
    2017
  • Fraudulent advertisement on Facebook
    Apr
    2017
  • Beware of Facebook scams, costly
    Apr
    2017
  • Charges for texting "Stop" unclear
    Apr
    2017
  • Charged for Facebook scam
    Apr
    2017
  • Accusation of theft in comment
    Apr
    2017
  • Beware of scam subscription charges
    Apr
    2017
  • Accidental subscription to weekly service
    Apr
    2017
  • Frustration shared with others
    Apr
    2017
  • Did you find the results?
    Apr
    2017
  • Unexpected subscription charge concerns raised
    Apr
    2017
  • Accidental subscription, seeking assistance
    Mar
    2017
  • Number text for scam unsubscribing
    Mar
    2017
  • Dog scam subscription warning noted
    Mar
    2017
  • Unauthorized subscription charges reported
    Mar
    2017
  • Obnoxious Facebook scam/spam reported
    Mar
    2017
  • Accidental subscription to game site
    Mar
    2017
  • Unwanted subscription text, seeking help
    Mar
    2017
  • Warns of clickbait scamming company
    Mar
    2017
  • Beware of subscription scams
    Mar
    2017
  • Unwanted subscription for dog-related content
    Mar
    2017
  • Warning: potential scam phone number
    Mar
    2017
  • Unauthorized charge, need assistance urgently
    Mar
    2017
  • Received unsolicited subscription confirmation message
    Mar
    2017
  • Beware of unauthorized subscription charges
    Mar
    2017
  • Received annoying text after browsing
    Mar
    2017
  • Clicked suspicious subscription link, monitoring bank
    Mar
    2017
  • Unwanted subscription and reported fraud
    Mar
    2017
  • received unauthorized premium message subscription
    Mar
    2017
  • Received unsolicited game subscription text
    Mar
    2017
  • Unsolicited message, seeking help
    Mar
    2017
  • Beware of scam text messages
    Mar
    2017
  • Suspected unauthorized subscription to premium service
    Mar
    2017
  • User deleted suspicious text, used website
    Nov
    2016
  • Inquiring about phone number owner
    Mar
    2016
Number Of Searches: 436 Number Of Comments: 58 First Seen: 25 February 2016 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Bredgar(Kent), Queen Dart(Devon) and Scarr, The(Gloucestershire).

08004049162 has 58 comments of which 25 x negative and 33 x neutral

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08004049162 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 08004049162 👆 is reported as a scam linked to unsolicited weekly charges of around £4.50, often triggered by clicking deceptive links on Facebook. Numerous users report unauthorised subscriptions to games or downloads services with difficulty cancelling via simple STOP texts, which may sometimes perpetuate charges. Many advise contacting your mobile provider directly to block and request refunds, as providers have successfully intervened to halt payments and recover funds. The scam exploits hidden subscription consent via mobile networks, with refund promises often taking up to 21 days but generally achievable through persistence. Users are strongly urged to avoid engaging with suspicious texts or calls, report to Action Fraud, and exercise caution with social media links to prevent financial loss and hassle.

Reports on phone number 08004049162

9 years
I’ve found myself in a bit of a pickle with this dodgy outfit that's been siphoning £4.50 from my account weekly. It all started when my son accidentally clicked on something he saw on Facebook. Despite him sending texts to halt the charges, they continue to pinch my money. I've just fired off an email to them asking for a refund!
Facebook
9 years
I flagged this issue on Monday as I discovered they were deducting £4.50 from my account every Wednesday whenever I got a text from them. I’ve been given a refund of £99, but they mentioned it could take up to 21 days to reflect in my account. Has anyone else had a similar experience? Did the repayment come through any faster for you?
9 years
Indeed, I've noticed more than £100 missing from my account over the last six months.
9 years
How should I proceed from here?
9 years
Would it be too much trouble to inquire whether they've processed a refund?
9 years
Hey everyone, just wanted to share I got this same message saying 'Call your provider right away' and to avoid replying. Turns out it's probably a scam from some third party! I rang up EE and they ended up cancelling the whole thing and gave me a refund, so definitely stay cautious!
EE
9 years
Absolute con artists who siphon off unauthorised charges through your mobile provider. Make sure to block them from your account immediately and ring 0800 404 9162 to cancel any subscriptions.
9 years
Complete rip off, Facebook really should do something to stop this from happening over and over again.
Facebook
9 years
Got a message from 64546 saying I’d signed up for games at £4.50 a week, which I definitely never did. Sent a stop text right away, not even 20 seconds after getting the message. Then found out I’d actually been charged the £4.50 anyway. The number connected to that message is 08004049162. It’s just so bad how some think they can just grab people’s money like that, really grinds my gears.
9 years
I swear they’re just taking my money, no security at all, not even from my mobile provider. Last month I cancelled a subscription that I never even signed up for, and now it’s popping up again. This is just too much.
9 years
I’ve never signed up for PayPal but I keep getting texts from bestgames 2017 saying I’ve been charged £4.50 a week for a subscription. Does anyone know if I need to cancel this and how I’d go about it?
Bestgames
9 years
I got in touch with EE, and they told me that sending a TEXT with the word STOP is the way to get a cancellation message. EE said these services wait up to 24 hours before they're allowed to charge you anything, so if you unsubscribe within that period, they shouldn’t be able to take any money. I’d recommend ringing your network provider to check if there’s any active subscription linked to your phone number. (This all started because of some sponsored link that popped up on Facebook.)
EESTOPFacebook
9 years
If you get a message from them, don't reply or text ‘stop’ back, it's just another trick. Best thing to do is ring your phone company instead.
9 years
I was scrolling through a bunch of news stories on Facebook when suddenly, out of nowhere, a "subscribe" prompt popped up after like 6 or 7 clicks. Honestly, it’s clear they’ve got this down to a fine art. I quickly sent STOP back to the number and got in touch with my provider. Thankfully, they’ve blocked any subscriptions for me now. I haven’t been charged the £4.50 yet, which the rep said was unusual, because usually the fee hits your account straight away. Definitely feels like a total clickbait scam.
FacebookSTOP
9 years
Has anyone actually received the refund? Feels like we just handed over our emails for the PAYPAL REFUND only to get bombarded with spam messages now.
PAYPAL
9 years
Has anyone really received their refund? I’m worried we might just end up getting loads of spam emails now that we handed over our email addresses for what they called a PAYPAL REFUND.
PAYPAL
9 years
I’ve had a similar experience myself. If you reach out to your phone service provider, they can assist you in reclaiming your funds. I’m with Three, and I must say, they were fantastic! They managed to halt any further transactions and guided me through the process of retrieving all my money. Make sure you pursue your refund! Don’t let them brush you aside!
Three
9 years
Can anyone help me figure out how to cancel this? It’s already taken money from my husband’s account for the second month now! Really appreciate any advice, thanks!
9 years
Honestly, total rip off! Don’t just brush off the text message. They went ahead and took money from my account this morning. Luckily, I managed to block any third-party payments on my O2 account after that. I rang O2 straight away and they’re sorting me out with a refund now!
9 years
It's crucial to get in touch with your phone service provider immediately; otherwise, you might end up losing a fair bit of cash. I only found out after they deducted £13.50 from my account. Luckily, my provider was able to intervene and halt any further charges, so make sure you pay attention to that text message and don’t just let it slide!
9 years
It's a total con, fleecing individuals for fees they never consented to.
9 years
I've signed up for their services.
9 years
Finally got this all figured out. You either need to text them back with STOP, or give them a ring on that number and demand a refund. If you don’t do something, they keep taking money from you. This isn’t some prank message. The support team was quite decent, told me I should see my refund in about 3 weeks.
9 years
Has anyone ever experienced having their money swiped due to this? It just happened to me earlier today, but I'm hesitant to send a 'stop' text because I'm concerned it might end up costing me even further.
9 years
I've been in touch with my provider, O2, and they've told me there's nothing they can do about the situation. I'm curious, though-what was your experience like? How did it end up for you?
9 years
I came across a dodgy advertisement on Facebook that seems to be a scam.
Facebook
9 years
Regrettably, I found myself in a similar situation today, 21st April 2017, whilst scrolling through Facebook. I ended up having to reach out to my mobile provider and my bank, as the site from Facebook turned out to be dodgy. Not only did I potentially lose some cash due to this scam, but I also wasted over an hour dealing with both the bank and the phone company to rectify the issue. Just a word of caution: be wary of flashy ads and pretty pictures on Facebook, as they might be nothing more than a scam!
Facebook
9 years
So, do they just start charging you if you reply with stop? I’m a bit confused about how that works.
9 years
Got hit with a Facebook scam, noticed a strange charge on my monthly bill.
Facebook
9 years
That was pure robbery, no doubt about it.
9 years
So I clicked a link on Facebook and not long after, I started getting texts from Best Mobile Downloads saying I was signed up for a £4.50 weekly subscription. I quickly texted STOP to cancel, but they still took the money. Total scam! Honestly, just avoid clicking on any links you don’t trust.
FacebookBest Mobile Downloads
9 years
While I was mindlessly scrolling through various dog-related posts on Facebook, I kept hitting the 'next' button. After a few pages, I unexpectedly found myself signed up for a weekly subscription. The message I got read something like this:
'FreeMsg: Cheers for subscribing to Best HTML5 Games at £4.50 a week from Best Games Downloads. To cancel, simply text STOP to 64546. If you need assistance, ring 08004049162.'
FreeMsg
9 years
I’m feeling just as furious as everyone else here! It’s absolutely infuriating! 😡😡😡
9 years
Did you manage to uncover any information?
9 years
I was just scrolling through Facebook when out of the blue, I received a text notifying me that I've been signed up for a service costing £4.50 each month! What on earth can we do about this? It's rather perplexing!
Facebook
9 years
I got a message from this number after I clicked a Facebook link. It asked me to text 'STOP' if I wanted to unsubscribe. When I looked it up, loads of people said it’s a common scam. Seems like you're supposed to either call them to cancel or just reply with stop.
Facebook
9 years
I was scrolling through Facebook and stumbled across this pricy dog-related advertisement. As I was browsing, I accidentally hit the next button, and to my surprise, I received a notification saying I had signed up for a £4.50 subscription! I then got a text about it, and upon checking my mobile statement, realised they had slapped an additional £4.50 on my bill! I'm absolutely fuming-what should I do next?
Facebook
9 years
I've encountered a similar con-was browsing for dogs, and before I knew it, I was signed up for some subscription service.
9 years
I've encountered a rather irritating scam on Facebook. It's truly bothersome, to say the least.
Facebook
9 years
I was perusing some images of posh pooches when out of the blue I found myself signed up for a £4.50 weekly subscription without having asked for it at all! I've had enough and I'm keen to lodge a complaint with the ombudsman and possibly even the police. This is absolutely ridiculous!
9 years
I found myself in a similar predicament after clicking on a link about dogs, and now I’ve unwittingly signed up to some dodgy gaming website. What a con!
9 years
I was scrolling through a Facebook page dedicated to dogs when suddenly I got a text that read, “Thank you for subscribing £4.50 weekly.” I can assure you, I did not consent to anything of the sort! Who should I reach out to regarding this? To say I’m irked would be putting it lightly! 😤😤😤😤 Cheers!
9 years
I was casually browsing through a seemingly innocent dog-related page on Facebook when I inadvertently kept clicking the 'next' button, eager for more adorable content. However, after flipping through about four pages, I stumbled upon a rather dubious 'next' button that led me to a weekly subscription. Moments later, I received a rather unexpected message: 'FreeMsg: Thank you for subscribing to Best HTML5 Games for £4.50 weekly from Best Games Downloads until you text STOP to 64546. For assistance? 08004049162' I must say, what a daylight robbery! Just a heads-up, folks-stay vigilant!
Facebook
9 years
I was browsing some information on dogs, and before I knew it, I received a message informing me that I’ve signed up for a subscription costing £4.50 per week. Does anyone know how I can cancel this, please?
9 years
FreeMsg: Just a heads up! You've been signed up for Mobile App Upgrades at a cost of £4.50 each week from Best Mobile Downloads. To cancel, simply text STOP to 64546. Need assistance? Call 08004049162.
I never agreed to this, and it feels unjust to have my money taken like this. It seems there's no real consequences for these shady operators.
STOP
9 years
I got charged £4.50 a week by some scam from Facebook after just clicking on a link they sent me. The weird part is, they don’t even ask for your bank info but still manage to add the amount straight to your phone bill. Definitely watch out for 08004049162!
Facebook
9 years
I've run into the same problem! This very number sent me a text today, expressing gratitude for signing up for the best mobile downloads. They said I could reply with STOP to 64546. They also provided a HELP line: 08004049162. Thing is, I've never subscribed to any game downloads at all! What's going on?
9 years
I was casually browsing Facebook when I stumbled upon a link regarding dogs. I didn’t sign up for anything or give my approval. Mere moments later, I received a text notifying me that I had subscribed to the best mobile downloads service. A quick glance at my bank statement revealed a charge of £4.50. When I rang them up, they insisted I had consented online after providing my mobile number and clicking on some weekly subscription option. To be frank, it's all quite ridiculous. They assured me I’d be refunded the £4.50, but I remain sceptical. Just a heads-up for everyone!
Facebook
9 years
I was browsing through dog pictures and then suddenly got hit with the same message. Quite honestly, it really got my goat! 😡😡😡
9 years
I accidentally tapped a link on Facebook and got a message like-“freemsg: thanks for subscribing to best htmi5 games at £4.50 weekly from best games downloads until you reply stop to 64546. help? 08004049162”. I'm not going to ring them because I don’t reckon they have any of my card info but I’m watching my bank stuff carefully over the next few days.
Facebook
9 years
I was browsing through a rather random page about dogs on Facebook, hitting the ‘next’ button to see more. After flipping through about four pages, I was met with a ‘next’ button that prompted a weekly subscription. Shortly after, I received a message that read: ‘FreeMsg: Thank you for subscribing to Best HTML5 Games for £4.50 per week from Best Games Downloads until you text STOP to 64546. HELP? 08004049162’. I decided to ring the number, and they claimed to have cancelled the subscription while also promising a refund via PayPal in 21 days. Whether that actually happens is still up in the air. In the meantime, I went ahead and reported them to Action Fraud just to be safe.
FreeMsgPayPalAction Fraud
9 years
Got a text outta nowhere saying I’d been signed up for some premium message service - total scam, don’t fall for it!
9 years
Today, I got a message indicating that I've signed up for a game I certainly didn’t subscribe to. It's rather puzzling!
9 years
Just got a text from this number, thanking me for signing up for the top mobile downloads, and it mentioned something about sending STOP to 64546 if I wanted to opt out. There's a help number too, 08004049162. The thing is, I've never signed up for any game downloads at all! What’s going on?
STOP
9 years
I accidentally clicked on a link and then this scammer started texting me straight away.
9 years
Got a call from someone I didn’t know saying I had a subscription to some premium rate thing. Totally baffled as I’ve never signed up for anything like that!
10 years
Got a message telling me to ring back this number because they were trying to get in touch with me. I’ve been dealing with loads of dodgy premium texts lately, so I just deleted the message and decided to check the number out here.
10 years
Could anyone shed some light on the owner of this particular number?

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