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Annoying Text Messages

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  • 20-12-2011 5:27pm
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    the GALL
    Registered Users Posts: 938 ✭✭✭


    I've started to receive Text messages from Pettits superValue 3 in the last Half hour I have already text STOP to the number stated (after the first one).. Is there somewhere I can lodge a complaint about this and am I getting charged for it
    Cheers The Gall


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    Misticles
    Registered Users Posts: 13,746 ✭✭✭✭Misticles


    the GALL wrote: »
    I've started to receive Text messages from Pettits superValue 3 in the last Half hour I have already text STOP to the number stated (after the first one).. Is there somewhere I can lodge a complaint about this and am I getting charged for it
    Cheers The Gall

    Comreg afaik

    I have the same issue with Mizzonis... I have replied STOP a few times now but to now avail.


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    the GALL
    Registered Users Posts: 938 ✭✭✭the GALL


    are you being charged for these messages?


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    vicwatson
    Registered Users Posts: 28,404 ✭✭✭✭vicwatson


    Unsolicited text messages are Illegal


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    foggy_lad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,373 ✭✭✭✭foggy_lad


    If these are from a normal mobile number you will probably not be charged, it is most likely the company sending spam advertising messages using free text messages supplied by most operators, you should report the messages to the operator as the free texts are not for use in advertising or commercial uses. Report them to o2vodafone or whoever and they should cut off the free messages from that number


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    Pawwed Rig
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 22,386 CMod ✭✭✭✭Pawwed Rig


    If you give out your mobile number to businesses there is regulation to prevent them from sending you advertising text messages.
    The first step have the texts stopped would be to request the company to cease from doing this.
    If you text Stop or opt out it can take time for the exclusion to be processed. Alternatively you can call the company.

    If it keeps happening contact the Data Protection Commissioner on 1890 252 231


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