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79050

☎️ 79050 👆 is not a valid (Unknown) United Kingdom Phone Number. It has a prefix of 79050.

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79050 Tagged as:

giffgaff opera telecom limited o2 vodafone tesco post office stop myo2 ee three

TimeLine of events for phone number 79050

  • Negative experience with Opera Telecom
    Dec
    2023
  • Scam: £3 taken from account
    Dec
    2022
  • Unrecognized number caused unexpected charges
    Aug
    2022
  • Scam call about insurance fraud
    Jan
    2022
  • Scam text prompts "STOP" response
    Jul
    2021
  • Unexpected charge for text message
    Jan
    2021
  • No answer, invalid email provided
    Jan
    2021
  • Spending caps ineffective for scam charges
    Jan
    2021
  • Unexpected charge for Christmas message
    Jan
    2021
  • Fraudulent text charge, reporting actions
    Jan
    2021
  • Warning about £3.00 text scam
    Jan
    2021
  • Received scam texts, seeking refund
    Jan
    2021
  • Possible scam from O2 texts
    Jan
    2021
  • Scam text cost expensive consequences
    Jan
    2021
  • Unexpected charge for holiday text
    Jan
    2021
  • User is frustrated with GiffGaff
    Jan
    2021
  • Received text message refund offer
    Jan
    2021
  • Unexpected billing issue, possible complaint
    Jan
    2021
  • Unauthorized use of my number!
    Jan
    2021
  • Refund offer received; claims process successful
    Jan
    2021
  • Unauthorized charge, refund offered
    Jan
    2021
  • Charged £2.50, seeking refund assistance
    Jan
    2021
  • Apology for erroneous text message charges
    Dec
    2020
  • Beware of scam text message
    Dec
    2020
  • Contact for error resolution help
    Dec
    2020
  • 02 customer reports scam, police contacted
    Dec
    2020
  • Charge not removed, but credited
    Dec
    2020
  • Premium text fee refunded with credit
    Dec
    2020
  • Received erroneous billing message, refunded
    Dec
    2020
  • Contact O2 customer service immediately
    Dec
    2020
  • Unexpected charge, complaining to O2
    Dec
    2020
  • O2 aware of charged text issue
    Dec
    2020
  • O2 refunded, added extra credit.
    Dec
    2020
  • Charged for receiving message; O2.
    Dec
    2020
  • Unfair charges for simple texts
    Dec
    2020
  • Charged for incoming premium text
    Dec
    2020
  • Received unknown text, reported to O2
    Dec
    2020
  • Scam charges on O2 account
    Dec
    2020
  • Requested refund; unclear phone number
    Dec
    2020
  • Charged for receiving a message
    Dec
    2020
  • Received premium text charge, refund needed
    Dec
    2020
  • Similar premium text refund requested
    Dec
    2020
  • Received thank you text, charged £2.50
    Dec
    2020
  • Message from unknown sender charged. Reporting
    Dec
    2020
  • Negative opinion of premium rate texts
    Dec
    2020
  • Accusation of scam and fraud
    Dec
    2020
  • Unknown text led to charge
    Dec
    2020
  • Unexpected charge for Christmas message
    Dec
    2020
  • Unexpected charge for unknown text
    Dec
    2020
  • Question about preventing unwanted charges
    Dec
    2020
  • Unexpected £2.50 charge from O2
    Dec
    2020
  • Received unsolicited premium rate charge
    Dec
    2020
  • Charged for unknown scam text
    Dec
    2020
  • Avoid, it's a scam
    Dec
    2020
  • Warning about dangerous email scam
    Dec
    2020
  • Blocked number after unexpected charge
    Dec
    2020
  • Unsolicited charge after ambiguous SMS
    Dec
    2020
  • Confusion and frustration about text charges
    Dec
    2020
  • Unknown caller charged £3 fee
    Dec
    2020
  • Unwanted call, seeking identity confirmation
    Dec
    2020
  • Unknown text message, contacting O2
    Dec
    2020
  • Warning: Potential scam, avoid engaging
    Dec
    2020
  • Scam charge on Vodafone account
    Jun
    2019
  • Illegal charge, seeking legal action
    Oct
    2018
  • Received questionable premium text charge
    Jun
    2018
  • Unauthorized charge, seeking reimbursement advice
    Mar
    2018
  • Frustrated with excessive phone charges
    Feb
    2018
  • Frustrated with unexpected bill charges
    Feb
    2018
  • Unauthorized charge; unclear subscription service
    Mar
    2017
  • Concerned about fraudulent mobile charges
    Dec
    2016
  • Unknown person calling for help
    Mar
    2016
  • Receiving unwanted SMS, seeking solution
    Mar
    2016
Number Of Searches: 237 Number Of Comments: 70 First Seen: 28 February 2016 General Reputation: negative

This number has recently been searched from East Burnham(Berkshire) and Hawkhurst Common(East Sussex).

79050 has 70 comments of which 46 x neutral and 24 x negative

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79050 Summary (Read all comments)

Phone number ☎️ 79050 👆 is reported as a source of unsolicited premium-rate text messages that have resulted in unexpected charges, typically around £2.50 to £3, often without the recipient's consent or awareness. Many users received messages purporting to thank them for their custom or offering vouchers, which led to billing disputes and claims of scams. Mobile providers like O2, Vodafone, and Three have been involved in the refund process, though some customers faced difficulties obtaining reimbursements. Recipients are commonly advised to text STOP to halt messages, though concerns remain about repeated charges and the legitimacy of refund procedures involving visits to the Post Office. Overall, this number is associated with misleading and potentially fraudulent billing practices, prompting warnings to block contact and report incidents to authorities.

Reports on phone number 79050

3 years
Opera Telecom Limited? More like a total time drain if you’re into endless tech nonsense. Otherwise, don't bother wasting your effort on them.
Opera Telecom Limited
4 years
I've noticed a £3 deduction from my bank account, and I believe I've fallen victim to a scam.
4 years
I can't say I'm familiar with this number, yet I've noticed I've been billed for receiving a text. Quite puzzling!
5 years
I've received two calls from this number, both insisting they were about national insurance fraud! It's clearly some sort of scam!
5 years
Received a message directing me to reply with STOP if I wish to cease any further communications. The initial message seems rather dodgy, likely a scam.
5 years
Received a £3 charge for a text from this number! How outrageous!
5 years
Tried ringing this number, but no one picked up. Also shot over an email, but it appears to be invalid!
6 years
Limits on spending simply don't cut it when it comes to dodgy charges from third parties. The best course of action is to request a complete block on any direct billing. Companies like O2, Vodafone, and EE can set this up for you without a hitch. Unfortunately, Three doesn't have any options in place to safeguard against these sorts of fraudulent fees.
O2VodafoneEEThree
6 years
I was rather surprised when I got a message from the number 79050 on Christmas Eve, only to discover later that they'd hit me up with a charge for it! Quite the festive surprise, I must say!
6 years
Got a message from mcom saying they took £3.00 from me for a text, and to get that money back I had to go to the post office. I looked at my mobile bill with Three and sure enough, they’d added £3.00 on. Sounds like a total con to me. Mobile companies really ought to be sorting this and giving customers their money back.
6 years
Got a message on 24th December wishing me a Merry Christmas and all that. Then yesterday I got two texts saying I'd been overcharged and to take a barcode to the post office for a refund. I looked at my phone bill and noticed it had charged me £3.00. Got in touch with my provider, Three, and they said they'd try to cancel the charge, but my bill is due today so I’m not too optimistic. It's really worrying how these scammers can send texts that end up costing you. I've blocked the number now, but I’m a bit worried more scam texts might come through.
6 years
Be careful with number 79050. On Christmas Eve 2020, I got a text wishing me a merry Christmas, but I had no clue who sent it. Later on, I found out it cost me £2.50! Then today, I got another message claiming to be from the post office, saying I could get a £3 refund if I went to my nearest one. Seems dodgy to me!
6 years
On Christmas Eve, I was pleasantly surprised to receive a message extending festive greetings, only to discover later that a charge of £2.50 had magically appeared on my bill! After reaching out to O2 for some clarity, they suggested I send a text saying STOP to 79050 or give a ring to 03333 137900. Curiously, they didn't mention anything about a refund, but should I find myself billed again, rest assured I’ll be lodging a complaint. It’s evident that O2 is aware of these pesky messages; therefore, they ought to have a method to prevent such charges from sneaking in!
6 years
On 24/12/20, £3 was taken from my GiffGaff credit without warning. Today, I got a message saying I need to visit the post office with some code to get a refund!? Why can’t GiffGaff just sort the refund themselves? Now I’ve got to leave the house and figure out something I don’t understand, all in the middle of a lockdown! This is ridiculous, seriously, are they even for real? Properly annoyed here.
GiffGaff
6 years
On the 24th of December I got a text and then was charged £2.50 just to get it. Today I got two more messages saying I could claim a refund from the post office, but it’s obvious it’s a scam. I’m currently sorting it out with o2.
6 years
I've just received a bill for a text message that I neither sent nor requested. To top it off, I'm no longer an O2 customer; it's been two years since I left. I reckon it's time to escalate matters and get in touch with the Information Commissioner!
6 years
Got a message from some company - mcomltd, I think - with a barcode to claim £3 back at the post office. Before that, they’d sent me a text wishing me merry Christmas from their team, which was a bit odd. Then, they followed up saying the previous message was a mistake but still offered the refund. Quite strange if you ask me!
6 years
I’ve always been hesitant to text my number for competitions or charitable donations because I can never quite pin down what the charges might be. Imagine my outrage when I discovered that my mobile number had been misused without my consent! I’ll definitely be pursuing the refund they’ve promised. This is a clear violation of my privacy! I never authorised this number to be contacted, nor did I agree to any of it. They need to be put out of business! What a bunch of crooks!
6 years
I received a text message too, claiming I could reclaim my £3. So, I went down to the post office, and lo and behold, they handed over the cash without a hitch. Now, part of me wonders if this whole thing was a clever ploy by the phone company; they send out the message, apologise, and expect that only a few people will actually go through with it. Honestly, if you’re in the same boat, my suggestion would be to go and retrieve your money!
6 years
I’ve just been billed for a call I never placed. Now it seems they’re providing a refund, but I’ll have to collect it from the Post Office. How absurd!
Post Office
6 years
I've also fallen victim to this. They took £2.50 from my O2 account on Christmas Eve. Any idea on how I could reclaim my funds?
6 years
This number sent me a text recently. I rang O2 and they ended up giving me a refund. Be careful, don’t respond to their messages cause they’ll take money off you again. It’s definitely dodgy. Best thing to do is get in touch with your mobile provider right away.
6 years
Should you encounter any issues, don't hesitate to ring 0344 745 1791 or drop an email to enquiries(at)mcomltd.com for assistance.
6 years
I'm in a similar boat, received the identical text. I reached out to O2, and they informed me it was indeed a scam. They claimed I had enrolled in some service, but I refuted that claim. They then connected me back to the company, but it was merely a recorded message. I left a note stating I would be involving the police due to this being a fraudulent operation. Thankfully, O2 has refunded my money and advised me to text STOP to the number, which I’ve done promptly. Nevertheless, I still plan to report this to the police, as it seems many other O2 customers are caught up in this scam as well.
6 years
Got hit with a £2.50 premium text from 79050. Tried sorting it with O2, and although they didn’t actually remove the charge, they did add £3.00 credit back to my account, so that’s a bit of a win I suppose.
6 years
Received a cheeky text on Christmas Eve, and to my surprise, I was hit with a £2.50 fee even though I’d set a £0 spending limit! Isn’t that what it’s meant to stop? Now I’m gearing up to give O2 a ring and sort this mess out.
6 years
I ran into the exact same issue as a lot of others here. What really helped me was reaching out to O2’s customer support via their app. Hopefully, it makes them realise this is a widespread scam targeting their users. It’s honestly pretty shocking how this is happening.
6 years
I got charged £2.50 for a premium text from 79050. O2 refused to remove the fee, but thankfully they put £3.00 back into my account instead. Bit odd, but at least it’s sorted.
6 years
I got hit with the exact same scam! I only just got told I was sent a text on 24/12/2020, and they charged me £2.50 just for getting it. O2 really needs to fix this mess.
6 years
I recently received a call from the number “020 3167 3316”. They mentioned that they handle the billing related to the 79050 messages. Apparently, a message sent this Christmas Eve ended up going to a lot of people by mistake. They assured me they’d be refunding my £5, which they claim will be processed through a text from the Post Office-whatever that entails!
Post Office
6 years
Got a message from O2 saying I was charged for a premium text, but all I did was get a text from the 079050 number. They’ve taken £2.50 from my account! I’m ringin O2 now to sort this out because how on earth do you get charged for just receiving a text? Totally confusing.
6 years
I got in touch with o2, and they've not only given me a refund but also thrown in some extra credit to cover the text I sent saying STOP. Fingers crossed it actually does the trick!
6 years
Got charged for a text that just said "Happy new year, stay safe" from 79050. This kind of thing is utterly scandalous and has got to end. Tried calling O2 customer support but no luck getting through. It's not really about the cost, it's the fact that they shouldn’t be doing stuff like this at all. Proper dodgy behaviour from these lot.
6 years
I got charged for a text I didn’t ask for. O2 is fully aware of this number but pretend they don’t know anything when I try to get my money back. They’ve only offered to block my number from getting any more messages from it, which is a bit baffling, honestly. If they’re aware that this number is causing issues, why on earth do they still have it active? I can’t help but wonder how many folks are losing out on their £2.50 without even realising it.
6 years
On 24/12/20, I got a message from this number and I don't know who it is. I've contacted O2 to ask for my money back since I shouldn't be charged for texts that come in. This really annoys me and I don't think it's right that it can happen. I've blocked the number now.
6 years
On Christmas Eve, I received a rather dubious text message indicating a charge of £2.50 + VAT to my O2 account. After struggling for a good thirty minutes on a web chat with O2, the representative suggested I dial 03333137900, but at the steep rate of 55p per minute, I simply refused. I've already felt robbed due to that unsolicited text, and frankly, it appears that O2 customers are being specifically targeted. The agent eventually agreed to initiate a refund, but it won't reflect until my bill next month, which is frustrating. To safeguard myself from further mishaps, I insisted on setting my spending cap to zero. I've also taken the precaution of blocking both the suspicious message and the phone number.
O2
6 years
I recently got a festive message from 79050 and was hit with a £2.50 charge just for having it land in my inbox. Quite the surprise!
6 years
Update - I channeled my inner Karen and insisted on a refund from O2, which they graciously granted as a gesture of goodwill. They provided me with the number 03333137900 to reach those who sent the text, but alas, no details about their company were given. The automated voice claims they represent a third party, but when I attempted to reach a human advisor, surprise, surprise, none were available. I've no idea if I’ll incur any charges for that call, but should I find myself billed, I’ll be straight back to O2 since they instructed me to make that call.
Karen
6 years
I recently got a message from this number expressing gratitude for my custom, and honestly, I was completely unaware that this was a premium number until I checked. I usually keep an eye on my O2 account, and to my surprise, I found a charge of £2.50 listed under premium and information services. The message was sent by Opera Telecom Ltd., and the number was 03333137900. I’m keen to know how I can go about getting that charge reimbursed. Any advice would be appreciated!
Opera Telecom Ltd.
6 years
I received a message from this number expressing gratitude for my business, but I've noticed a charge of £2.50 applied by my mobile provider.
6 years
Got a text like this on 24/12/20 from 79050. According to MyO2, it was a premium message sent by Opera Telecom Limited, using the very same number listed above. I’ve emailed customercare[###]@oxygen8[###] to try and get my money back, but I’m not really expecting much!
MyO2Opera Telecom Limited
6 years
Got a text from some mystery number saying thanks for my business this tough year and wishing me a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from their team. Then noticed a £2.50 charge on my bill. I’ve reported it to o2 as spam and told them about the charge. Bit dodgy if you ask me.
6 years
These premium texts are nothing but a scam, total low-life rubbish.
6 years
These scam texts charging premium rates are just the worst kind of lowlife. Such a pain!
6 years
I received a text from a number I didn’t recognise, and to my surprise, I've been hit with a £2.50 charge. I’ll be reaching out to O2 about this!
6 years
I’ve just been hit with a £3 charge for a text that simply wished me a Merry Christmas, and I haven’t a clue who sent it! This is absolutely bonkers. I’m planning to reach out to my mobile provider to get this refunded. If they don’t sort it out, I’ll be considering taking my business elsewhere for sure.
6 years
Just like many others, I received an unwanted festive message that cost me a fiver! I haven’t a clue who sent it, and it’s rather frustrating trying to figure out how to unsubscribe from something I never even agreed to in the first place!
6 years
Yesterday, I received a rather cordial message:

We sincerely appreciate your patronage during these challenging times. Wishing you a joyful Christmas and a prosperous New Year from the entire team.

However, upon reviewing my O2 account today, I noticed a £2.50 charge has mysteriously appeared.
6 years
I've just been hit with the same message again and it cost me £3. What can I do to make sure this doesn’t happen again? Honestly don’t understand how this is even possible.
6 years
Just got a message saying thanks for your support this tough year, wishing me a safe holiday season and a merry Christmas and happy new year from the whole team. But there was no company name, only the phone number. Then the next day I noticed an extra £2.50 charge on my O2 bill for a premium text. Never agreed to anything like that, so it’s obviously a scam.
6 years
I received a message that unexpectedly cost me £3 to open. I had no clue who it was from. Definitely felt like a scam to me!
6 years
be careful, this looks like a nasty scam so best not to answer back at all
6 years
Avoid engaging with this number; it's a scam. Best not to respond at all!
6 years
I recently received a similar message from the number 79050, wishing me a Merry Christmas and expressing gratitude for my business, only to find that £3 had mysteriously disappeared from my O2 pay as you go account. I've since taken the step of blocking that number, but I must admit, I'm quite irked by the whole experience!
6 years
I received a message saying thanks for my custom or something like that, but it didn’t say who it was from? Then I noticed £3 had been taken from my account. I had no idea you could get a text and have money taken off you without any sort of warning. Feels like anyone could just nick money from you and you’d be powerless to do anything about it.
6 years
Got a text message saying thanks for my business, but there was no company name mentioned. Then I noticed a £3 charge on my account. I'm proper angry about it because I never agreed to anything. Fingers crossed it doesn't happen again, though I have a bad feeling it might.
6 years
I've just had a call from the number 70950, and I'm completely in the dark about who they might be. To make matters worse, I've noticed a £3 deduction from my mobile balance because of it. Quite frustrating, I must say!
6 years
Just received a message from 79050 saying, "We appreciate your business in these challenging times. Wishing you a safe and Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year from our team." No clue who it’s from, so I haven’t responded yet. Planning to reach out to O2 to find out more.
6 years
I’ve just received a call from the number 70950. Does anyone know who it might be? I find these unknown calls rather unsettling.
6 years
This is definitely a rip off! Better not answer it, just ignore.
7 years
This is a total con. I got a message just like that, and to my surprise, I saw a £3 charge on my Vodafone bill!
Vodafone
8 years
I haven't actually called them, yet I've been hit with a £3 fee from my service provider. This strikes me as quite unfair and I reckon it should be outlawed entirely. It's about time someone took action against this nonsense. How on earth do I break free from this never-ending cycle?
8 years
On the 5th of May, I got a rather dodgy text saying CLAIM YOUR £10 VOUCHER TO SPEND AT A HIGH STREET STORE. It instructed me to reply with VOUCHER along with my name and address to snag the offer. To opt-out, I was told to text STOP to a number that suspiciously looks like a premium rate one, CS 03333137800 (which must be a money-making scheme). I chose to ignore it, but low and behold, BT slapped me with a £3 charge for that dubious message. Now, I’m left pondering whether hitting STOP would still mean I’d end up being charged. Or, heaven forbid, if sticking with my silence would lead to a monthly fee being automatically deducted. Surely, this must breach some sort of legal boundary, right? It all seems a bit underhanded to me!
VOUCHERSTOPBT
8 years
I just discovered that £3 has been deducted from my account today. I’m keen to know how I can stop this from happening again and if there's a way to reclaim my money. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
8 years
I'm absolutely livid! O2 has sent me the very same number to opt out, yet here we are. I really do wish these ridiculous charges would cease to appear on our bills altogether. It’s just so frustrating!
8 years
It's absolutely maddening! My provider, O2, has handed me the same number to unsubscribe from those pesky charges. Honestly, I just wish these ridiculous fees wouldn't appear on our bills at all!
9 years
I’ve noticed a deduction of £2.50 from my business account every month for the past year, and it’s just dawned on me that I’ve no idea what it’s for. I gave them a ring only to be greeted by a recorded message directing me to input my mobile number if I wish to opt out. According to my bill, it’s described as: 79050-off handset purchase (payment via SMS for goods not received by the handset). The company listed is Oxygen 8 Communication Ltd, and their contact number is 08444480700. Could really do with some clarity on this one!
Oxygen 8 Communication Ltd
10 years
I've had a chat with the authorities regarding a perplexing text message I keep receiving every time I add credit to my pay-as-you-go mobile. Strangely, they immediately deduct £3 from my balance. I'm utterly baffled by the identity of the sender and how this is occurring. The message offers an option to text 'STOP', yet it mentions a recurring charge of £3 each month. Does that mean if I opt to text 'STOP', they'll still take my money anyway? Or if I choose not to respond, will it inevitably lead to a deduction? No matter what, they’re consistently siphoning £3 from me monthly. This feels distinctly like a scam. The police advised me to report it on their website. It's infuriating to think that after topping up my phone, someone could just take my money without my consent. There ought to be stricter rules for mobile providers to prevent this kind of fraudulent activity. It's absolutely unacceptable!
10 years
I received a call from someone whose identity remains unknown.
10 years
My husband’s been bombarded with seven texts from this number over the past month. They keep sending him a PIN and then charging £3 for each message. I’m covering the bills since he’s been unwell, but I’m quite baffled about what might have triggered these messages. Does anyone have any advice on how we can put an end to this?

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