I just got a $7,000 cell phone bill....*UPDATED* post #146*

[MyPenisGoesDeep]

No, you didn't read that wrong. Actually, it is $7,243.29 total charges. When I first opened it and saw the charges I thought, there must be an error somewhere. I started looking at the charges and I was being charged for text messages. Some of them were $9.99 and $19.99 charges under the text area and even some for $29.99. Well, there it is. I have unlimited texts every month. I mean sometimes I will send/receive over a hundred a day. So I call Nextel Care.

Of course I am all giddy because they have made an error right? Well, to my surprise they didn't. The guy on the phone is looking at my bill and tells me that most of the charges are from third parties. I'm like wtf? He says that although I may have unlimited text messages, the texts I am sending and receiving carry additional charges. Basically when I send a text to get my horoscope, they are registering me for some subscription for $29.99. I've sent out hundreds of those texts you see on tv. Now I'm pissed. moreso at these companies that don't tell you that you are being charged so much to get a fricken joke or something everyday. I tell the guy that I have unlimited texts and I should be able to send and receive all I want based on my text message plan.

He asked me if I knew that when I sent the original text did I know I was signing up for these subscriptions. I tell him that I have sent out texts to get my horoscope, jokes, love tips, whatever. I get them all day long pretty much nonstop. I never knew they were gonna charge me a seperate fee. I mean a text message is a text message is it not? Now the guy tells me there isn't anything Nextel can do. They aren't the ones charging me. What the fuck am I supposed to do with a cell phone bill over 7k dollars? I can't pay it. At least not all at once. Is there another way to dispute these charges so I don't have to pay?

[Tackleberry]

someones fucked

[02flstang]

that sucks but every single one of those ads i've seen shows or says (in the auctioneer voice) that by sending a message you are signing up for something for a monthly fee.

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

Wow. That's even more than my monthly phone sex bill. Good luck.

[DaniellaRella]

Hol-e-shit

[MyPenisGoesDeep]

Originally Posted by 02flstang

that sucks but every single one of those ads i've seen shows or says (in the auctioneer voice) that by sending a message you are signing up for something for a monthly fee.

Yeah I mean, I get little snippets on celebrities and up to date info on who is dating who and shit. I never knew they charged seperately. To me, a text is a text and since I have unlimited how can they charge me extra? Never heard any voice saying I am signing up for something. Is there anything I can do?

[truffle_shuffle!]

you should of reported the phone stolen .. damn bro... Im sooo sorry.

[02flstang]

Originally Posted by Ol' Dirty Bastard

Yeah I mean, I get little snippets on celebrities and up to date info on who is dating who and shit. I never knew they charged seperately. To me, a text is a text and since I have unlimited how can they charge me extra? Never heard any voice saying I am signing up for something. Is there anything I can do?

watch the movie fight club and take notes?

seriously though man, I don't know what you can do because it's not like the charges were fraudulent...what I would be concerned right now with is how to unsubscribe from that junk though before the bills keep racking up...unless they've stopped your service.

[MyPenisGoesDeep]

Originally Posted by 02flstang

seriously though man, I don't know what you can do because it's not like the charges were fraudulent...what I would be concerned right now with is how to unsubscribe from that junk though before the bills keep racking up...unless they've stopped your service.

I just got the bill. I have basically a month or so to pay it before they cut service but hell, they might as well. I can't afford it anyway! How do i unsubscribe? Is it like a cell phone, I'm locked in for 2 years?

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

Gee, if they cut service that means you'll only have about a million other services to choose from.

Dunno what to tell you buddy. You could probably fight it. If it's happened to you then it's happened to a lot of other people. Find them, there is strength in numbers.

[02flstang]

Originally Posted by Ol' Dirty Bastard

I just got the bill. I have basically a month or so to pay it before they cut service but hell, they might as well. I can't afford it anyway! How do i unsubscribe? Is it like a cell phone, I'm locked in for 2 years?

I mean unsubscribing from those txt messaging services you unknowingly signed up for. Did you sign up on a website or you just sent a message to a number you saw on tv? if it was on tv, they should have sent you an initial message explaining how to opt out. otherwise you should be able to go to their website and unsubscribe there. call your cell carrier and let them know you want to put a block on all 3rd party charges so they need authorization from you in the future. here's an article I found about this situation

http://cbs3.com/seenon/local_story_207115213.html

try and speak to a supervisor and see how much they can help you out in getting as many charges as possible removed and see if they will work out a payment plan so they don't just cut off your service.

[Sabotage]

holy shit, thats crazy!

[MyPenisGoesDeep]

Originally Posted by 02flstang

http://cbs3.com/seenon/local_story_207115213.html

try and speak to a supervisor and see how much they can help you out in getting as many charges as possible removed and see if they will work out a payment plan so they don't just cut off your service.

Thanks I'm checking that site out now. Payment plan? I wonder how long it will take to pay it off?

[jabtay]

Everyone of those commercials have nice fine print that explain the charges. I dont know what to tell ya man.