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Author Topic: Watch Out For The 076 Ringback Scam.  (Read 5644 times)
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« on: March 09, 2010, 03:34:29 AM »


"The 076 number range, reserved for radiopaging services, are not allowed to be used to provide a controlled premium rate service and generate revenue. Unfortunately, there is evidence that 076 numbers are being used for the same kind of “missed call” scams that have previously operated on the 070 number range. "

See this for full details.  http://www.phonepayplus.org.uk/output/news/PREMIUM-RATE-REGULATOR-WARNS-NO-TOLERANCE-FOR-076-SCAMS.aspx
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« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2010, 10:01:05 AM »


Does this relate to why Orange blocked Mikael's topup service? I know that wasn't a missed call scam, but it was revenue share, also mentioned, right?

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« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2010, 11:06:26 AM »

I'm also a bit concerned that it is related with xxxxx44 topup number... they mention on their website that they can order a refund....
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« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2010, 03:42:45 PM »

It could be that some unscrupulous companies who may have been running such scams caused Orange to look closer at all calls to 076 numbers. There was obviously no scam with the pager numbers I was using, but rules may get introduced which prevent such services in future. It would be very wrong for anyone to try and get a refund on calls which were not involved in any scam though.

Revenue share is only banned to end users who would be making the calls. There is no issue with revenue be used to pay for the operation of a service.
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