"Free" Ringtone txt

[KITT]

I've just received a text from some "Free Ringtone!" saying would I like to download my free ringtone. Now, I've never requested one from anyone, ever! So I said no.

Is this some kind of scam where by if one was to say yes, you'd be charged for it? Never had a text like this before. Anyone else?

[350wedge]

I got one of those today as well. Seem to have started getting them for some reason. I guess at some point it will cost you money so I just delete them....

[B17NNS]

doesnt matter if you say yes or no - you will be charged for your reply.

they only thing to do is ignore it.

[KITT]

Looking closer at the source of the txt it has the following URL:

http://195.74.152.84/wap/6a12f3d8725b39f57e3b8ad130d40ee8.wml?c=999921430993

haven't clicked it though!

[m1spw]

Most give you a free ringtone, but by accepting it you sign up to their service, normally with a minimum of 6 texts from them at a cost of £1.50/msg to you.

[FunkyNige]

KITT said:

Looking closer at the source of the txt it has the following URL: <a href="http://195.74.152.84/wap/6a12f3d8725b39f57e3b8ad130d40ee8.wml?c=999921430993">http://195.74.152.84/wap/6a12f3d8725b39f57e3b8ad130d40ee8.wml?c=999921430993</a> haven't clicked it though!

This may work...

//edited out loads of code that didn't work//

According to preview it did work, all of the links would go to some subscribe thing if it wasn't on a forum.

edit - bah, it worked on preview, this is what you would've seen -





>> Edited by FunkyNige on Tuesday 9th August 16:10

[KITT]

Right, so we have the scammers/spammers. Anyone know how to do a DNS attack

[Li'l pugs]

If on Voodoofone, text to VSPAM or 87726 and they will stop 'em for you.

[whittaker52]

Ive had a couple of these as well! first of all a "free" ringtone! then "free" wallpaper! they come up on my phone as service messages though??