Protection from paid content of fraudulent partners of Mobile Operators
In this topic I will try to collect currently relevant information about the services of the Big Three operators for private users to combat the theft of money with the help of commercial content providers. This is what we have been able to dig up to date for each operator (across Russia).
Please note that ALL third-party services stop working. Including payment services by SMS - parking, metro, etc.
For private users there is a free one, for corporate users there is “Content Ban 20” for 20 rubles per month.
Based on experience and reviews on forums, this is not a 100% ban, but it cuts off all commercial scammers. The “Content Ban” option is not advertised by the operator; it is not in the standard lists for tariff plans. You can connect either by calling the hotline (with a code word), or in person at MTS offices. You can separately disable SMS 1) To short numbers; 2) For long-distance/international (thanks mihmig).
There is a feedback form for complaints. After the investigation, the money is returned.
Description of service:
Since December 28, 2010, MTS clients have been able to connect, with which you can limit access to infotainment services.*
- this is a balanced solution that is an additional tool offered to clients by MTS to control mobile communications costs.This service allows you to block outgoing calls and SMS to paid numbers of infotainment services, as well as incoming messages from all paid short numbers.
Availability
The service is available for connection to subscribers of all MTS tariff plans, with the exception of corporate ones.
Exceptions
does not apply to the following numbers:
Voice: 0022, 0505, 05087, 0515, 05354, 05357, 05358, 05359, 05360, 0550, 0551, 05534, 05535, 05536, 0570, 0590, 0606, 0676, 067 8, 0692, 07287, 0770, 0777, 0800, S MS: 3225, 2180, 1626, 262, 2640, 507, 1879, 5271, 2933, 08911, 2210, 8000, 7525, 9000, 2558, 1095, 7112, 7740, 2254, 7761, 4556, 2273, 1255, 2532, 776 0, 7243, 1960, 4385, 373, 2720, 2265, 417, 587, 6438, 1134, 7968, 3115, 000744, 001001, 6471, 587, 7808, 6768, 2575, 1104, 3720, 888, 8283, 0703, 498 3, 6247, 5287, 2641, 5272, 1830, 80858, 6207, 7760, 7761, 111, 0890, 1234, 8111, 6677.
This list includes numbers that are used for free information services, receiving phone settings, are not paid entertainment services, or technically cannot be blocked by authorized MTS software and hardware.
Changing the terms of provision
From May 10, 2011, the terms of service for MTS subscribers will change.
Starting from May 10, 2011, the Content Ban service will block messages from all incoming paid numbers.
Manual subscription management (thanks Nemesys)
You can dial *152# - there you can see the list of subscriptions and unsubscribe, as well as see the last 5 paid actions.
Written additional agreement (thanks McStrauth)
You can draw up a paper additional agreement to the contract stating that no additional service can be connected without your written application. I emphasize - without a WRITTEN statement. No SMS, clicking on links, etc. a written statement, of course, is not. Accordingly, it makes sense to visit the office and conclude such an additional agreement, attaching to it a list of already connected services.
There are services of Moscow Megafon called “STOP-content”.
Judging by the comment at the end of the article here, this service is available in other regions. There is a feedback form through which you can report scammers. According to reviews on the forums, it is quite effective.
allows subscribers to block voice calls, USSD requests, subscriptions, as well as sending SMS messages to content provider numbers.
This service will help mobile phone owners protect themselves and their loved ones from unexpected costs associated with calls to paid short numbers.“Stop Content” is available on all MegaFon tariff plans in the Moscow region. Price
The service is provided free of charge. How to connect/disconnect
You can activate the service through the Service Guide system or dial *105*801#.
After activating the service, you will receive an SMS message “You have been connected to the Stop Content service. Access to paid short telephone and SMS numbers from your phone is prohibited."
You can disable the service with the help of Subscriber Service specialists. A successful deactivation will be indicated by an SMS with the text “Access to VP services is allowed.” Special conditions
The service limits access to paid SMS messages, USSD requests, voice numbers and content provider subscriptions only within the network coverage area of the Capital Branch of MegaFon OJSC. The service is not provided in roaming.
If you actively use the services of content providers, we recommend checking the cost of requests for short numbers in a special directory or using.
The service does not apply to numbers belonging to the Capital Branch of MegaFon OJSC (including number 0770), as well as to numbers 8212; 5051, 5052, 0633, 0911, 0999, 3693, 5203, 7576, 7001, 7001ХХ, 5060 (SMS), 506 (USSD).
For the Central region there is, it is provided free of charge. (Thanks to Pavel Trefilov for the information).
blocks voice calls, USSD requests, as well as sending SMS messages to paid service numbers of content providers.
This service will help mobile phone owners protect themselves and their loved ones from unexpected expenses associated with calls to paid short numbers.To manage the service (connect, disconnect, get help), dial the USSD command *526# or call 0500914. Calls to these control numbers are free.
For St. Petersburg there is a “Ban on advertising services” (thanks to VIKD).
allows you to set a ban on sending SMS and USSD commands to content provider numbers, including sending SMS to numbers.
The service is available to subscribers of the North-Western branch of MegaFon OJSC on all tariff plans, with the exception of the following tariffs: “Internet Drive”, “Internet Drive Plus”, “Internet Drive Netbook”, “Unlimited Internet”, “Unlimited Internet.modem” ", "MegaFon-Login.modem", "MMS-camera", "MMS-photo frame".The service is available in the network of the North-Western branch of MegaFon OJSC, in the all-Russian MegaFon network outside the service area of the North-Western branch of MegaFon OJSC, in national and international roaming.
Currently, when connected, you still have the opportunity to make voice calls to the numbers of content providers.
The service is provided without connection fees and without subscription fees.
For the Volga region (thanks to VDR, ALPINE63rus)
allows you to prohibit sending SMS messages to short entertainment numbers. Attention!
The service is activated FOR THREE MONTHS. After this, the service is disconnected, and you can connect again, free of charge. . There is no mention of this on the Megafon website - the information was obtained only from the words of the technical support operator (0500).1. Dial the USSD command *526#call on your phone 2. Dial the voice menu number 0500914 on your phone. The call is not charged
Megafon Ural (thanks to EvgeniyLazarev)
Prohibition of sending entertainment SMS
This service allows you to restrict access to paid entertainment SMS services.When this service is activated, any attempts to send SMS to entertainment services will not be successful. When you try to send an SMS to the subscriber's phone, an error message will be sent; this attempt will not be charged.
The ban is established only on the services of providers, that is, when connected, the subscriber can send SMS to service numbers 000100, 000101, 000105, 000737, 000881, 000900, 000908, 1100, 5010, 12345
The service is provided on all tariff plans.
Service management
it is possible to connect via:
1. IVR 0500914 When you call the number 0500914, it is automatically connected.
2. SMS 0500914 When sending an empty SMS to the number 0500914, it is automatically connected.
To disconnect, you must send STOP or STOP to 0500914.
3. USSD *526# Service control via *526#.
Price
The cost of the service is 0 rubles 00 kopecks including VAT per day.
To combat scammers, they suggested. A website with information on mobile fraud has also been opened.
You can connect, which allows you to block access to services provided by content providers at your request.
This will allow you to take a more balanced approach to the use of certain services on short numbers, as well as limit children’s access to unwanted content (“adult services”, impulsive sending of SMS to CPA numbers under the influence of advertising, etc.) The service is now provided in two options: - creating a black list of numbers (blocking those short numbers to which access from a given number is prohibited) - creating a white list of numbers (numbers to which access is allowed are indicated, all other short numbers are blocked)You can activate the service by calling the toll-free number 0858.
Special options Beeline offers special options that can be enabled to protect against spam and paid SMS
- Blocking commercial SMS (paid)
- prohibits receiving paid SMS from commercial providers. Free SMS (for example, from a bank) will be sent - Blocking all SMS
- disabling the ability to receive any (paid, advertising, etc.) SMS - Disable
- allows Beeline partners to send free advertising SMS. Connects automatically to a new SIM card and when changing the SIM card. By disabling it, you can get rid of advertising spam via SMS
Author's recommendation
: If the phone is used by elderly people or children, a good option (unfortunately) would be to simply disable the ability to receive/send SMS. It is also possible to “Unsubscribe from all current subscriptions” for a number - by dialing short numbers, calling a hotline, or making a personal visit.
useful links
- Cost of SMS to short numbers (and the author’s blog in LiveJournal)
- Perhaps outdated, but detailed information on Ukrainian operators (thanks to CENTUR10N)
If Habrazhitel has additional information, write in a personal message or in comments - I will update the information in the topic.
How to disable incoming SMS on MTS
Terms and restrictions
“SMS-Pro” is available to users of most tariff plans, except for “Cool”, “Connect”, “Online”, “MTS iPad” and their current variations. The number of blocked numbers reaches 300.
The operator has the right to block only numbers determined by MTS equipment. The blocking applies to mobile, landline and international numbers.
The service operates in 77 countries with which CAMEL roaming agreements have been concluded. If necessary, check out the full list here: https://static.ssl.mts.ru/uploadpsz/contents/628/camel.pdf.
In addition, you can set SMS blocking on MTS to numbers not in all Russian regions (Kaluga, Tula, Ryazan, Belgorod, Kursk, Vladimir, Tver, Ivanovo, Smolensk, Lipetsk, Voronezh, Orel, Kostroma, Moscow and Moscow region, Tambov, Bryansk and Yaroslavl region).
Connecting the service
To start using “SMS-Pro”, send the message “Reg” or “ON” to 232. SMS to a service number in your region is sent free of charge; in roaming, the cost is calculated according to the current tariff plan.
Activation of the service is impossible if restrictions are imposed on the number of the subscriber attempting to perform the operation.
After connecting, add unwanted numbers using the following commands:
- *442# call (follow menu prompts);
- SMS “22*number written in international format” to 4424;
- go to your Personal Account, located at the link bl.mts.ru (MTS personal assistant provides subscribers with more options for managing the service. In particular, it is possible to set up time restrictions. For example, while you are at work or in the evening).
Please note that restrictions apply to SMS messages; they do not apply to mms.
How to ban MegaFon subscriptions?
We are used to controlling spending on mobile communications, so when expenses exceed expected limits, we begin to sound the alarm and accuse the mobile operator of fraud. In this article, let's try to figure out whether this is true and how to protect yourself from extortionate phone bills. To protect themselves from unexpected extra expenses on mobile communications, many people prefer to ban MegaFon subscriptions.
What is needed to activate the service?
Previously, it was possible to add a service using a simple USSD command, but the operator, hunting for profit, excluded this possibility.
Today, prohibiting sending SMS to MTS short numbers is possible only if the owner of the number provides representatives of the mobile operator with documents confirming his rights. This is done in order to complicate the connection procedure and get as much income as possible from clients.
There are several simple ways:
- Call MTS support service at 0890 and follow the instructions to install the option.
- Contact one of the company's offices in person.
How to disable additional features
The first task when you detect that money has been debited from your account in excess of the norm is to check for paid subscriptions. You can perform the operation in the following ways:
The most effective way to stop unnecessary charges is to enable a ban on paid options. You can do this as follows:
In addition, you can deactivate paid subscriptions by sending an SMS with the word “STOP” to 5051.
Any Megafon subscriber can use the “Stop Content” function, regardless of the tariff plan. However, please note that the service operates exclusively on your home network; the service will not operate outside the region.
There is no charge for activating the ban on paid subscriptions; the service is absolutely free.
Blocking SMS from MTS short numbers
Those wishing to block receiving letters from short service numbers (up to 7 digits) should use the same option. To connect it costs:
- connect the “Blacklist” using your personal account or a special USSD command 111*442#;
- activate “SMS Pro” in your personal account or by sending a message with the text On to number 232.
An alternative solution would be to call the contact center, where a personal assistant will tell you in detail how to connect. If his instructions are not enough, the consultant will activate the blocking himself. But the subscriber should prepare a passport in advance so that the operator can identify the caller.
Banning SMS from DEF numbers
Less often than from short ones, spam SMS messages come from regular federal numbers. Such numbers are called DEF and have the usual format +7(9ХХ)-ХХХ-ХХ-ХХ. Banning SMS from such numbers is a little more difficult, but still possible. In this case, as in the case of short numbers, each number is blocked separately.
How to set a ban
To block receiving messages from such a number, you must write a statement at an MTS communication salon. In it you will need to indicate the number itself and the text of the message from it. After receiving the application and processing it, which takes place within 5 working days, you will be connected to three at once, “Black List” and “SMS Pro” (free).
Price
If all three options are connected simultaneously upon application at the MTS office, then no fee will be charged for them. However, if you disable the “Prohibition of receiving SMS messages from DEF numbers” option, a subscription fee will be charged for the remaining 2 services.
Additional terms
How to connect
The “Ban content” option can be activated in different ways:
- by dialing *984#;
- by calling the mobile operator's help center at short 0890 (from an MTS number) or 8-800-250-0890 (from another number);
- by contacting the company office (you must have your passport with you);
- by sending an SMS with the text 21190 to short 111;
- by sending an application by fax to +7-495-766-00-58 or by email (these options are often used by legal entities);
- through the subscriber’s personal account on the MTS website;
- using the “Virtual Manager” service;
- through the “My MTS” mobile application.
All connection methods are free and do not require much time. The subscriber can choose any option convenient for him.
