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☎️ 65888 👆 is not a valid (Unknown) United Kingdom Phone Number. It has a prefix of 65888.

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TimeLine of events for phone number 65888

  • Nothing noteworthy about this comment
    May
    2021
  • PSA details on stolen money 🚨
    Jan
    2021
  • Unwanted texts led to overcharging
    Dec
    2020
  • Unauthorized charges from unknown number
    Dec
    2020
  • Unsolicited texts, money refunded, network shortcomings
    Dec
    2020
  • Request to cancel subscribed messages
    Dec
    2020
  • Revenge planned against company director
    Nov
    2020
  • Cautious of premium messaging service
    Nov
    2020
  • Unwanted premium messages costing £50+
    Nov
    2020
  • Charged for unknown premium service
    Nov
    2020
  • Fraud committed abroad, seeking justice
    Nov
    2020
  • Charged for unauthorized text messages
    Nov
    2020
  • Complaint about unauthorized charges and fraud
    Nov
    2020
  • Unauthorized charges on mobile bill
    Nov
    2020
  • Unable to generate summary
    Nov
    2020
  • Unhappy about unauthorized subscription charges
    Nov
    2020
  • Daughter received unwanted charges, can't stop
    Nov
    2020
  • Received unwanted messages with charges
    Oct
    2020
  • Unexpected charges, easily resolved
    Oct
    2020
  • Refund sought for unauthorized charges
    Oct
    2020
  • Multiple issues with mobile charges
    Sep
    2020
  • Number given, no context provided
    Sep
    2020
  • Unauthorized charge, seeking refund urgently
    Sep
    2020
  • Unauthorized charges, possible data breach
    Sep
    2020
  • Unauthorized recurring charges from fitness company
    Sep
    2020
  • Unauthorized charges for unknown messages
    Sep
    2020
  • Cost for unwanted text service
    Aug
    2020
  • Unauthorized premium text messages charged
    Aug
    2020
  • Unexpected charge on phone bill
    Aug
    2020
  • Not applicable to the context
    Aug
    2020
  • Warning: scam, reply to unsubscribe
    Aug
    2020
  • Unauthorized charges from 3 network
    Aug
    2020
  • Unwanted phone charges, legal action
    Aug
    2020
  • Sky double charged, difficult contact
    Aug
    2020
  • Unauthorized billing for service, privacy concerns
    Aug
    2020
  • Unwanted charges from three, seeking solution
    Aug
    2020
  • Sim card scammers taken £4.50
    Aug
    2020
  • Unauthorized charge on Three Broadband
    Aug
    2020
  • Unauthorized charge on direct debit
    Jul
    2020
  • User warns of text scam!
    Jul
    2020
  • Unwanted charge from unknown number
    Jul
    2020
  • Charged for unknown premium service
    Jul
    2020
  • Warning about dangerous spam message
    Jun
    2020
  • Misunderstanding text reply charges, refunds
    Jun
    2020
  • Charge for unwanted fitness promotion
    Jun
    2020
  • Block calls from 65888 number
    Jun
    2020
  • Requesting a phone call introduction
    May
    2020
  • Struggling to stop unauthorized charges
    May
    2020
  • Issue with monthly charge dispute
    May
    2020
  • Unwanted, misleading text message charges
    Apr
    2020
  • Contact service provider for charges
    Mar
    2020
  • Report potential fraud to authorities
    Feb
    2020
  • Warning: Report fraud to authorities
    Feb
    2020
  • Unwanted SMS despite STOP request
    Feb
    2020
  • Message delivery issue with STOP
    Jan
    2020
  • ISP may be secretly overcharging
    Dec
    2019
  • Angry about fitness messaging charges
    Dec
    2019
  • Unwanted premium fitness text charges
    Dec
    2019
  • This input is not relevant
    Dec
    2019
  • Three helpful, one unhelpful individual
    Dec
    2019
  • Being charged for unknown services
    Nov
    2019
  • Unjust charge for unrecalled messages
    Nov
    2019
  • Problem with unknown charges resolved
    Oct
    2019
  • Contact PLAY MOBILE STAR owner
    Aug
    2019
  • Reported company for data violation
    Jul
    2019
  • Unable to summarize request
    Jul
    2019
  • Unauthorized charge from unknown company
    Jul
    2019
  • Warning: Company overcharging for services
    Jul
    2019
  • Unauthorized gym charge, need support
    Jun
    2019
  • Charged for premium text scam
    May
    2019
  • Issue with Sky, struggling to leave
    May
    2019
  • Unexplained charges on mobile bill
    Apr
    2019
  • Unsolicited SMS selling gym equipment
    Apr
    2019
  • Unauthorized charge on bill, investigating
    Apr
    2019
  • Request for numeric information or code
    Mar
    2019
  • Antonio Twardy is a friend
    Mar
    2019
  • "Excited for CIPEK incoming"
    Mar
    2019
  • Confusing expression of affection
    Mar
    2019
  • The comment contains non-English text
    Mar
    2019
  • Unauthorized charges for undelivered text
    Mar
    2019
  • Report to Phone-paid Services Authority
    Mar
    2019
  • Charged for unwanted premium texts
    Mar
    2019
  • Report unauthorized charges from 65888
    Mar
    2019
  • Frustrated with unclear premium number
    Feb
    2019
  • False subscription claim, report fraud
    Feb
    2019
  • Received refund and service resolution
    Feb
    2019
  • Scammed, expensive messages, fighting back
    Feb
    2019
  • Unsolicited texts; reluctant to stop
    Feb
    2019
  • Unwanted charges, fitness texts spammed
    Feb
    2019
  • Scammed, no proof, seek refund
    Feb
    2019
  • Unauthorized charges; report to ICO
    Feb
    2019
  • Unexpected £4.50 text charge outrage
    Jan
    2019
  • Unhelpful O2, blocked texts complaint
    Jan
    2019
  • Unexpected £4.50 charge inquiry
    Jan
    2019
  • Customer service: unsubscribe and refund help
    Jan
    2019
  • Unexpected fitness text; unwanted charges
    Jan
    2019
  • Unauthorized charges; awaiting resolution
    Jan
    2019
  • Provides email to stop scams
    Jan
    2019
  • Unsolicited premium rate workout texts
    Jan
    2019
  • Fitness texts, spam, customer complaint
    Jan
    2019
  • Unexpected £3.75 text charge
    Jan
    2019
  • Scam charge refunded, texts disabled
    Jan
    2019
  • Scam text; send STOP, refund
    Jan
    2019
  • Unauthorized charge; wary of recurrence
    Jan
    2019
  • Unapproved charge for unknown service
    Jan
    2019
  • Unsolicited text charged £4.11
    Jan
    2019
  • O2 charged £3.75; resolved 8p
    Jan
    2019
  • Incorrectly charged $3.75 fee
    Jan
    2019
  • Unsolicited message; charged £3.75
    Jan
    2019
  • Premium text service scams money
    Dec
    2018
  • Charges £4.50 per message
    Dec
    2018
Number Of Searches: 1302 Number Of Comments: 96 First Seen: 25 December 2018 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from Brigmerston(Wiltshire), Hanworth(Greater London), Toftshaw(West Yorkshire), Upton(Devon) and Waltham St Lawrence(Berkshire).

65888 has 96 comments of which 87 x negative and 2 x positive and 7 x neutral

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65888 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 65888 👆 is reported as a recurring scam involving unsolicited premium text messages from number 65888, primarily linked to a fitness service. Many users on UK networks, especially Three, have been charged around £4.50 per message without consent or clear subscription. Attempts to stop the texts by replying "STOP" sometimes incur additional fees or fail due to undelivered messages. Network providers often offer limited assistance, referring customers to third-party companies or email contacts for cancellation and refunds, which can be inconsistent. The operator behind it is linked to a company registered in Cyprus, raising concerns over legal accountability. Victims advise caution, recommend reporting to the Phone-paid Services Authority, contacting trading standards, and monitoring bills closely to prevent continued charges.

Reports on phone number 65888

6 years
The PSA shared this info about the firm handling OUR stolen funds: Dynamic Mobile Billing, 9th Floor, Lyndon House, 58 - 62 Hagley Road, Birmingham, B16 8PE. Phone: 08082060808. Email: customercare[###]@dynamicmobilebilling[###]. They’re working for Star Mobile Investments Ltd Email:[email protected][###]. Please reach out to them with details about the stolen amounts and ask for a refund. Also, make sure to get in touch with West Midlands police and Birmingham Trading Standards.
PSADynamic Mobile Billing9th FloorLyndon HouseHagley RoadBirminghamStar Mobile Investments LtdWest MidlandsBirmingham Trading Standards
6 years
65888 Has been charging me £4.50 every couple of weeks for the past two months. No idea how it’s been happening when I never agreed to anything. Got some texts but just ignored them since they were unsolicited. Tried calling the number listed on Starmobile’s site but it doesn't even go through.
Starmobile
6 years
Absolute rip offs. Had £10 on my PAYG vanish quick, and only after a big fuss with the Ombudsman did THREE accept they had to refund me £4.50 for every spam text sent from 65888 First Fitness. Never heard of this lot, never signed up for anything with them, no clue how they managed to get hold of my number. Seems like THREE really couldn’t care less about stopping these scammers judging by what others have said before.
THREE
6 years
65888 I want to stop this pls, i got a msg from 07883077555.
6 years
65888 is a total scam, run by a bloke called Naeem Pervaiz as Director. Time to have a bit of fun and give this cheeky bugger a taste of his own medicine. You can find his address on the Companies House site - the council’s gonna be swamped with complaints from noise to possible alien invasions. I’ll sign him up to every damn subscription I can find, he’ll probably need a skip just to dump all the junk mail heading his way.
Naeem PervaizCompaniesHouse
6 years
Got hit with extra charges for some 'Premium Messaging Service' from this number, and after checking out other comments, it seems like a dodgy way to rake in more cash. I was stunned to see £4.50 added to my bill for every message I got. I’ve texted "STOP" back to them and blocked the number as well, fingers crossed no more unexpected fees pop up.
6 years
I just found out ive been getting these Premium texts i never signed up for, thought they were just spam from FreeMsg 65888. Each message cost me £4.50 and so far ive racked up over £50 on these messages about fitness. Tried contacting Three by phone and live chat but no one answers. Ive logged into my online account and set my extra charges to zero and blocked premium numbers. I also tried texting 'STOP ALL' to 65888 like it said online, but it didnt go through. Never agreed to this and honestly shocked this can happen.
6 years
Just like loads of others, I’ve noticed a charge of 2 times £4.50 every month from the 65888 premium number on my statement. I got in touch with my card company, 3, who then reached out to a company called Spontaneous Minds - they’re experts in stopping these annoying texts. You can ring them on 02035144690. Alternatively, you can try emailing the premium service itself at [email protected][###] and see if they’ll give you a refund. Best of luck!
Spontaneous Minds
6 years
This scam happened overseas, with a company in Cyprus responsible, which supposedly no longer exists on their version of Companies House. Meanwhile, some UK agents are cashing in here based on this dodgy scheme. Three Mobile traced the payments back to Oxygen8 as the recipient. The Cypriot company, even though it's listed as dissolved, offered me a goodwill gesture of just a third of what was stolen, which I turned down. I'm now thinking about taking legal action.
CyprusCompanies HouseUKThree MobileOxygen8Cypriot
6 years
This seems like an organised scam. I’ve been billed £126 by my mobile provider Three Mobile for texts I never agreed to receive. Three just passes the buck and says it’s down to a firm called Oxygen8. Their contact number, 03331379000, doesn’t even work. Then I contacted the regulator PSA who gave me another number, 02035144698, for a "cancellation company" named Spontaneous Minds. They say they'll cancel the service but sent me to [email protected][###] 02035144698".
Three MobileOxygen8PSA
6 years
I noticed 65888 showing on my lad’s phone bill but he’s never sent or got any texts from that number. It’s charging £4.50 a month and this month it appeared twice. ID Mobile aren’t helping at all. I thought about texting STOP but worried it’ll cost more, so I haven’t risked it. I’m gonna set the bill limit to zero now. Has anyone actually managed to get their money back?
ID MobileSTOP
6 years
FreeMsg. For more than a year, I've been getting charged £4.50 twice every month. I reckon I accidentally agreed to a message from 65888 without realising I'd signed up for anything. There was nothing clear about being charged or that it would cost me £9 monthly. I've probably been billed over £100 by now. I'm asking for a refund as I’m really upset about this and feel it's a bit of a rip-off. Rev Douglas MacKeddie
Douglas MacKeddie
6 years
My daughter’s been getting charged like this too, I tried texting 6588 to stop it but it won’t go through, just says failed and charges £4.50 every time.
6 years
Received a couple of texts from this number. Blocked it, but then started getting messages without a number, just labelled as Freemsg. When I checked my bill, I was gobsmacked to see they charged me £4.50 for every message. Tried texting back on the number I blocked since Freemsg doesn’t let you reply. Just got another message saying the service has been stopped, so hoping that’s the end of it now. Fingers crossed!
6 years
Noticed this number on my Three phone bill, got charged £4.50 twice. I replied to 65888 with the word STOP and instantly got a message back saying "Your service is now stopped".
6 years
65888 kept sending me texts loads of times and ended up charging me £22.50. I got in touch with my network provider and they gave me a number to call which stops these unwanted premium messages I never signed up for. The number from Three was 03333137900, something like oxygen 8. They’ve now blocked the messages and gave me an email to ask for a refund for the charges, it’s [email protected][###]. Hopefully this helps others stuck with the same issue.
Three Mobile
6 years
This has happened to me two times already - told Three about it but no luck. Last time I sorted it by getting a refund from the company, which used to be called Fitness First. They charged £4.50 for every text.
Fitness First
6 years
I recently discovered an unexpected £6 charge from the 65888 code on my phone bill last August, and I can’t for the life of me understand why it was taken. This seems extremely unjust, and I’m contemplating seeking legal recourse over this matter. If anyone can assist or shed light on this, I’d be grateful. You can reach me on my mobile at 07828522947. I strongly urge you to rectify this situation and refund my money promptly. Cheers!
6 years
I also got hit with a £9 fee from two texts sent by a number I never agreed to. Seems like this issue is only affecting a few 3 customers, which makes me think there’s either been a data leak or some dodgy behaviour from 3. I rang 3 and they told me to text STOP to 65888 to avoid further charges. They refused to refund anything, which is just ridiculous. I told them if they don’t cancel my contract, I’ll take legal action. Then they just cut the call. Says a lot about them.
Three
6 years
65888 has been sneaking charges on my phone every couple weeks since June (just spotted it now). It’s already cost me £23.50 and I got another charge yesterday for £4.50. It’s from something called 1st fitness (I’m 62 with pretty bad arthritis, so the last thing I need is texts from some fitness company I never signed up to). Being charged £4.50 for these messages really feels like a kick in the teeth. I’m with Three network and this number is linked to [#]playmobilestar[###]. The company address is Star Mobile Investments Ltd, Christou Samara 5, Erimi, Limassol 4630, Cyprus.
Star Mobile Investments LtdChristou SamaraErimiLimassolCyprus
6 years
Just got my latest bill and noticed a £9 charge, split into two £4.50 messages from a number I don’t recognise, 65888. I never agreed to any subscriptions or anything like that. Looking at other reviews, it looks like quite a few folks on this network are getting the same problem.
6 years
Got a text and it charged me £4.50, not really sure how to make it stop at all.
6 years
I’ve got no clue where they got my number from but I’ve been getting these “premium texts about losing weight” and it ended up costing me £9 on my Three mobile bill. Totally shocked and pissed off.
6 years
Just saw this random £9 fee on my Three bill. I swear I’ve never dealt with this number, not once! Feels like Three’s sneaky way to make some extra cash. Guess £85 a month ain't cutting it for them. Quite dodgy if you ask me.
Three
6 years
Totally a con, but seems like you need to text STOP or STOP ALL or they charge you anyway even if they got your digits somehow. Dont just ignore it!
6 years
For the past three months, 3 has taken £22.50 from my account with the number 65 888.
6 years
This number is a total rip off, 3 mobile charged me £9 for July and August, and now they say September as well. I never signed any contract with 65888. 3 are illegally taking money from my bank for some 3rd party service. I’m definitely gonna report this and sort it out.
6 years
I’ve never had any calls from this number, yet I’m being charged £4.50 twice. Trying to contact Sky is just a nightmare now, can’t get through at all.
Sky
6 years
Charged twice for £4.50, so £9 in total. Not pleased at all, no idea how this company got hold of my number.
6 years
I'm dealing with the exact same problem. I've been billed £9 by three from the number 6588 multiple times. My contract with three runs till March 2021. I'm really fed up now. I only want to use this number to get calls or texts, not to send any. What would you recommend I do?
Three
6 years
65888 Just now, 14:41, they’ve taken another £4.50. Enough’s enough, this SIM’s getting chucked out. Goodbye scammers!
6 years
I just found a £9 extra fee on my Three Broadband bill, and they’re saying I must have signed up for a premium text service just by browsing online!! I called Three and they were no help, saying I need to get in touch with the company behind it to cancel the service (which I never actually agreed to). The number linked is for my broadband router, so I don’t even use it. I can only guess that Three maybe had a data leak for them to even have that number.
Three BroadbandThree
6 years
I got duped just now. These jokers got my number and charged me £4.50, plus I got 3 messages within like 10 minutes. Total rip-off.
6 years
Facing the same problem like others mentioned here. Saw a £4.50 fee on my phone bill from 65888. Didn’t get any msgs so maybe the spam filter caught them. Tried contacting my provider (IdMobile, using 3 network) but no luck. Sent STOP reply and got a message saying unsubscribed. I’m really concerned for people using sims in tablets or dongles who might not notice this. It feels like it should be in everyone's interest to get that number banned.
IdMobile
6 years
Complete rip off, I got charged £4.50 several times before I noticed my phone bill had increased. When I got those texts, I just ignored them because there was no clear mention it was a premium service or that I'd be charged. I never agreed to or signed up for anything. I've reported it to three different networks and all they did was say they'd log it as a complaint, but nothing more was done. I've also contacted the company behind this scam by email [email protected][###] What puzzles me is how this is even allowed and why the networks can't seem to stop these scams???
6 years
Absolute nightmare! Luckily, I caught on after the first message - I deleted it at first, thinking that if I replied “STOP” it would cost me. I was totally wrong. They charged me £4.50 just for receiving that text! The advice from my phone provider was to reply STOP (which btw, costs another 10p). I emailed [email protected][###] and got a reply saying they’ll refund as a “gesture of goodwill”. But now they want all my bank details to do the refund!!! Obviously I’m not giving that info. Will update you on what happens next.
STOP
6 years
Got a text from 6588. 1st.fitness saying "Free Msg. Interested in health and fitness deals? If no, reply STOP to opt out or visit our site [#]1st.fitness". I just ignored it, then got another one from 65888 with a similar link. Later noticed I was billed £4.50 for this. I’ve sent "STOP" back to the first text now. Any idea how I can get my money back?
6 years
Cease all communications from 65888 immediately, please.
6 years
Hey, give me a ring.
6 years
I’ve had a £4.50 charge on my bill every month since July last year. Yesterday I finally got through to Three and they told me to text STOP to 65888. I’ve sent the message three times but nothing’s worked. I wasted ages trying to get in touch with Three and I’ve had enough now. My husband has ended up writing a letter to their main office. Honestly, I have no idea how this even got onto my phone. By now, it’s cost me over £77.00.
6 years
They take £9.00 each month and Three aren’t much help when it comes to blocking the number.
Three
6 years
Just realised that those texts from 65888 that charged me £4.5 each were labelled as "free message" every time. They were about workout steps or something. Proper annoyed! How come these companies are allowed to get away with this?
6 years
This week I got billed for two texts I didn’t expect. I rang my network, ID Mobile, and they told me to put an extra usage limit of £0 on my account, but that stopped me from using some things I need. They also said to get in touch with the Phone Paid Services Authority at 0300 303 0020 to ask them to block the number. Not really sure if that’ll help, but I’ll give them a ring next week since I don’t work weekends.
ID MobilePhone Paid Services Authority
6 years
Watch out, this is a SCAM. Make sure you report it to the proper authorities and consumer protection groups.
6 years
Watch out, this is a SCAM. You should report it to the proper authorities and trading watchdogs.
6 years
I've been inundated with text messages from this number, despite my attempts to block them by sending a STOP ALL reply. It's quite baffling, really, as I haven't signed up for any sort of service or subscription. Just wish they'd cease their messages!
7 years
Tried 65888 STOP ALL but it never went through, the message doesnt get sent properly.
7 years
65888 kept sending me fitness texts even after I unsubscribed, and they're charging me £4.50 each time! Proper annoyed about this.
7 years
Been gettin texts from 1st fitness 65888 since July 19, just realised they charge £4.00 for each one. Bit annoyed about that!
7 years
The folks here were pretty good at helping me figure this out. Still, these bloody annoyances seriously need to be put an end to.
7 years
I just looked at my latest phone bill and it says I was charged £9 for 2 texts supposedly from 65888? I’ve gone through my messages for those days and there’s no sign of any texts like that. I keep every single text back to April. The company won’t give my money back either. It’s just disgusting how these companies can rip people off like this. Properly annoyed!
7 years
Got charged £4.50 two times by 65888, no clue who they are or what it is. Contacted Three network but they said they cant help. Ended up cancelling my pay as you go monthly plan. My account was limited so I couldnt exceed my data limit, and I only had broadband included, no calls or texts. Yet still, £9 got taken from my balance. Happened on 9/10/2019.
Network 3
7 years
Company: PLAY MOBILE STAR. I emailed them about some unauthorised charges and they promised to take my number off their list. When I raised a complaint, they actually sent £4.50 back straight to my bank. You can contact them at customercare[###]@oxygen8[###] and [email protected][###]. They gave me a refund as a kind gesture, even though I had no idea who they were or signed up for anything.
PLAY MOBILE STAR
7 years
I’ve put in a complaint about this firm to both the PSA and the ICO. Just lately, I’ve reported them to the ICO because they ignored my request to find out how they got hold of my phone number and used it without me agreeing to anything. I’d recommend others do the same. I’m absolutely certain I never signed up for anything with them, so it’s got to be a scam.
PSAICO
7 years
Got a text from 65888 out of the blue, never dealt with these folks before, and now I’m being billed £4.50. All my network (3) will do is give me a number to ring up and try get a refund. How come they can just charge you without asking first?
7 years
Watch out, this company is absolute rubbish. They've been taking £4.50 out of my account every month for ages just for pointless gym texts. I should’ve spotted it earlier but just thought it was phone charges. Seriously, make sure they’re not scamming you too.
7 years
Got the same message about gym workout steps! How is this allowed to happen for ages? I never agreed to any of it. Don’t know the company at all but they still took £3.75 from my account. O2 couldn’t care less, just told me to contact the Phone-Paid Services Authority.
Phone - Paid Services Authority
7 years
Got a message from O2 saying I’d sent my first premium text, which I knew wasn’t true. So I looked at my bill and found a £3.75 charge for a text I supposedly received from Kalastia Consulting - but I never got one. I rang O2 customer support to complain about the charge. They were great, gave me a refund and blocked that number on my account. I’m on the TPS and have no clue how these dodgy people managed to get hold of my number.
O2Kalastia ConsultingTPS
7 years
i've dealt with this 3 times now. i reckon it's got something to do with sky. they're ripping people off left and right. if you’re a customer, good luck trying to leave - it’s a nightmare. trust me, i've been trying to sort it out and i'm actually reporting them for fraud right now.
Sky
7 years
65888 Just checked my phone bill and theres a 3.75 charge from this number. I never agreed to any premium services or anything. Spoke to o2 but they said theres nothing they can do apart from texting stop, but it could still charge me again. I reckon the best thing is to report it to [#]actionfraud.police.gov so if enough people complain they might take action against them.
7 years
Got a random text selling gym gear outta nowhere. O2 told me to just reply stop and ring the company to sort it. Bit annoying really.
O2
7 years
Noticed a strange charge on my bill, have no clue where it came from. Only realised it after asking a few mates. I've put in a Subject Access Request to see what info they hold and how they even got my number in the first place.
7 years
Waiting for 2. CIPUSZKO
Cipuszko
7 years
0 7591 177473 called me, sounded like some sort of weird automated voice? Totally confused.
7 years
Sad thing is, I really do love u babe.
7 years
Antonio Twardy is a proper friend and someone you can count on.
Antonio Twardy
7 years
65888 I didn’t even get the text according to my phone history but still got charged £4.50. Spent an hour on live chat with O2 and they confirmed I was asleep at the time! Honestly, these scammers need to be reported to all the relevant bodies. They said I’ll get my money back in about 2 weeks.
7 years
You should report this to the Phone-paid Services Authority, they’re the ones who look into these things.
Phone - paid Services Authority
7 years
I saw that I got charged £4.50 three times just for getting texts from this number. I rang my provider, Three, to try and get my money back, but all they said was to text STOP and email customercare[###]@oxygen8[###] asking for a refund. They said they won’t give a refund themselves. I tried sending the text but it wouldn’t go through (not a signal problem) and I’ve also emailed them as told. Now I’m just waiting to hear back. I’m planning to pop into a Three shop since the phone support was pointless.
Three
7 years
I got a message from 65888 and I blocked the number right away. But when I looked at my O2 bill today, I found out they charged me £4.50 for a text I didn’t ask for. This is really unfair. People should be stopped from sending these sorts of messages and taking our hard-earned money. I want my money back, so can someone tell me how to get a refund? It’s crazy how these people keep stealing money and no one seems to be doing anything about it. These businesses and their calls should be banned so no more people get caught out. I really hope some proper action will be taken to stop this.
7 years
65888 - Honestly no clue who’s behind this, and O2 just shrugs it off! They keep telling me it’s a premium rate number, which I already figured out - don’t need them to explain it like I’m daft! I’ve tried contacting info[###]@clausmobi[###], but they deny any connection. Then I shot an email to customercare[###]@oxygen8[###] to see if they’re involved - awaiting a reply. Also gave a ring to 0333 313 7900, but it’s just some automated message. How on earth is this even legal? It's so frustrating!
7 years
I rang the help line and they told me I signed up on the 31st of December. There's no way I did cos it was New Year’s Eve and I remember exactly what I was doing that day. I’m definitely gonna report them to the Phone Paid Services Authority.
Phone Paid Services Authority
7 years
So, I ended up getting a £9 refund cheque for those two annoying texts I received, plus they assured me I won’t be getting any more messages from them again. I popped into my nearby EE shop where they handed me a phone number that turned out to be useless, but they also gave me an email address info[###]@clausmobi[###] which actually got me a reply. All done at last!
EE
7 years
I got caught out by 85888 as well, charging me £4.50 for each message! It’s such a scam. Never signed up for anything like this. Really hope these scams get shut down soon. Thanks everyone for posting info about it, I’m definitely going to fight to get my money back!
7 years
Got a message from 65888 charging me £4.50 for 5 lines of workout tips. Why would I pay for fitness advice like that? I didn’t sign up or anything. Tried texting STOP two times but just keeps saying sending then it fails, even though my signal’s perfect. I’ve also emailed them quite firmly - would recommend doing that if they claim they never received your texts.
STOP
7 years
Got two messages from 65888 so far and seriously no clue how they even got my number. I sent a STOP reply after the first message back in early January, but then another one popped up in early February. I’m reluctant to send STOP again since they charge for those texts. Think I’ll try reaching out to them by email instead this time.
7 years
Got ripped off for £4.50 recently. I rang Three and they told me it was due to a text I supposedly sent on 21/12/18 to 65888. I've checked all my messages and there's no trace of anything from that number. Three mentioned it's linked to a firm named Oxygen8[###] and advised me to reach out to them to sort a refund.
Oxygen8
7 years
I've gotten hit with a £4.50 charge two times now for texts from some dodgy lot I've never heard of or agreed to get messages from. If you're finding the same thing happening to you, definitely let the ICO know. It's crucial they look into this sort of thing.
ICO
8 years
65888 Seriously, how have they charged me £4.50 just for a bloody text message?!?! I didn’t even sign up for this. Proper muppets. Fuming right now!!!
8 years
I got a text from 65888 and it cost me £4.50. I’ve reached out to both O2 and BSkyB and now just waiting on their replies.
O2BSkyB
8 years
I got a call from 03333137900, sounded like customer support. If you want to unsubscribe or ask about getting your money back, try contacting them.
8 years
Got a text from 65888 saying it’s from 1st fitness and it cost me £4.50! I never asked for this at all. Rang O2 and they told me to reply STOP to get it to stop. How is this even allowed? I'm 100% sure I've never signed up for anything like this. Such a scam.
8 years
I just saw a charge of £3.75 from some Premium number on 2nd January 2019 that I never called or even heard of. Sent an email to customercare[###]@oxygen8[###] and also replied with STOP ALL, but I’m worried about how much that message itself might cost. I’m on O2 and will give them a ring, though I’m not holding my breath for any help. It’s mad how these scammers manage to take money from our accounts without us noticing straight away.
8 years
if you want to put an end to that frustrating 65888 scam, just drop a line to customer care at oxygen8[###]@[###]
8 years
About three years back, I visited a Fitness First gym in Bath as a visitor and had to hand over my phone number. Since then, the gym has changed ownership. Right before Christmas, I suddenly started getting spammy texts advertising fitness stuff. I blocked them straight away after the initial message. I raised the issue with my network, Three, who kindly refunded me £4.50, but said they couldn’t block all premium texts entirely. They mentioned I could text STOP to opt out, which should only cost 10p. I'll definitely be taking a close look at my next bill to make sure that’s true...
Fitness First gymBathThree
8 years
Noticed a £4.50 fee on my BT statement from a dodgy text message. Luckily, they’ve taken the money back as a kind gesture and switched off premium text services on my account.
8 years
Got hit with a £3.75 charge after getting a text from 65888.
Got
8 years
Got a text from 65888 and when I looked at my bill I called 02 to sort it. They told me to text ‘stop’ to that number to cancel it properly. At first they kept telling me I’d signed up and mentioned it’s a common issue for loads of people. Luckily, they gave me a refund in the end. Just a heads up, don’t just block the number - make sure you send ‘stop’ too.
8 years
I can’t believe this is even legal, got charged £3.75 for a fitness pass I never even signed up for or knew about. Sent a STOP message, now just waiting to see if they take money again. So annoying!
8 years
Got hit with a £4.50 charge for a text from something called [#]1st.fitness/get-started, which I've absolutely no clue about. Never heard of it before. What a rip-off!
8 years
Got a random text i didnt ask for and now theres a £4.11 charge on my bill, even tho i replied STOP. Ridiculous!
8 years
O2 charged me £3.75 and completely brushed me off when I asked about it. They told me to just text STOP to the number, and so far all I’ve been charged is 8p.
O2
8 years
They hit me with a 3.75 charge.
8 years
I have no clue where they got my phone number from, but I was hit with a £3.75 charge just to get their text. Really wish there was a way to stop them from messaging me again.
8 years
Beware of this supposed 'receive text' service - they're just taking your money without any real service. Completely dodgy.
8 years
Each text costs £4.50, even the very first one they send unasked, plus when you reply with STOP to cancel, that message gets charged too.

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