I just got a text from the upgrade centre.orange and they say claim your free camera phone by ringing a number they give, it then says T&C applies.
Is this genuine do you think, and what is T&C applies?
thanks
The offer closes tomorrow the 14 feb
2007-02-12 23:51:15 · 7 answers · asked by Angelfish 6 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
It says in the text.....for your loyalty
2007-02-12 23:58:43 · update #1
This is the text....
Orange customer, you may now claim your free camera phone upgrade for your loyalty. call now on 02071539996. offer ends 14 feb. T&C's apply. Opt-out available
sender
Upgrdcentre
....
there's no phone number at the end of message
2007-02-13 00:02:41 · update #2
Ah, yes, thanks for your replies, it does look as though they want me to swop from PAYG to a contract. Well, they can sod that...lol
thanks again
2007-02-13 00:15:47 · update #3
I got just the same sort of text about 6 months ago - tried calling it!
Turned out it wasn't from my network provider (not Orange) but from a direct sales team trying to get me to sign up to a new contract with a new network.
basically it is a form of 'cold calling'/telesales, but because they are offering you the chance to respond or not they don't have to abide by all the rules/regulations that cover that industry
2007-02-13 00:21:53 · answer #1 · answered by pyrodragonblade 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have had exactly the same text message on dozens of occasions - since the summer of 2006.
Ignore it. It is a con to get you to switch from Pay As You Go to a Contract.
2007-02-13 01:09:52 · answer #2 · answered by k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a similar text on Orange PAYG and just ignored, I reckon they are trying to get you to sign up to a contract!
T&C=Terms and Conditions
2007-02-13 00:11:34 · answer #3 · answered by ehc11 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
T&C stands for Terms and Conditions and no doubt you will only get a new camera phone by signing up to a contract phone.
2007-02-13 00:03:56 · answer #4 · answered by andrewwearn 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is actually a phishing message - its nothing to do with Orange - it is a private organisation trying to sell Orange product while trying to get your personal details for marketing
2007-02-13 02:49:16 · answer #5 · answered by ggoodall 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of this and have had no texts from Orange about it. I'd be suspicious!
2007-02-12 23:54:43 · answer #6 · answered by Misha-non-penguin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is the message actually from orange or another company
2007-02-12 23:58:49 · answer #7 · answered by keirah™Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋