Wireless Phone Scam: "Flycell"

I got my AT&T bill today and noticed a $19.99 charge for something called "flycell." That didn't ring a bell, so I called AT&T.

The operator informed me that this is a billing scam. Apparently, flycell sends you a text message by phishing number sequences. It you don't send a return "stop" text message, they sign you up for some monthly BS service and bill your phone bill. A quick internet search showed lots of complaints about this operation.

The operator told me that AT&T and a few other providers have banded together and are suing flycell for their scam. AT&T will credit the charge on my next statement.

Best be looking at your bill to see if they dinged you as well.

Will indeed check it out.

and it was illegal then ...