VMBC Voice & Mobile Broadcast 242424 242-424 SMS Text Message Spam Payless BOGO Irvine, California

VMBC sends me costly SPAM text messages on my cell phone. They come from short code number 242-424. I have to pay for each unwanted message.

I never gave them, or any company they represent like Payless Shoes, my cell number, or permission to send me costly messages.

Voice & Mobile Broadcast Corporation (VMBC) is a text message spammer. These nuisance calls are difficult to stop or cancel.

Since I did not knowingly "opt-in", these calls are a type of invasion of privacy of my private cellphone number.

Their offices at 8105 Irvine Center Drive Suite 900, Irvine California 92618 are in an office tower located at the southeast corner of Irvine Ctr Dr and Pacifica. They have over 150 employees at this location according to Linked-In.

Here is a typical spam text message promoting Payless Shoes. The cryptic Not@Shopko simply means that Payless stores operating inside a ShopKo Stores are not participating in the Buy One Get One (BOGO) offer. Next is the reply after I paid to send the word "END3" back to 242424

01/18/10 11:47AM UR are the 1st to know - Its BOGO @ PAYLESS! Shop our Buy1Get1 half off sale now thru 2/15. END3 or 866-746-5923 to Opt-Out. Msg&Data rates may apply. Not@ShopKo ***End***

01/18/10 12:15PM This message confirms that you have unsubscribed and will not receive messages from us. INFO? Call 877-828-2959. Msg&Data rates may apply ***End***


FROM THE VMBC WEBSITE:

VMBC  is an SMS provider of standard and premium rate SMS services.  VMBC utilizes its vText technology to deliver world class SMS services and is the sole owner of the shortcode 242424.

VMBC is employed by the largest and most prestigious corporations in the retail, financial, and technical service industries
who wish to notify their ***opted-in***customers
of upcoming events, special announcements, and important alerts. 

VMBC may use standard or premium rate SMS services for these notifications and the user is always given the option to opt-out of the service with every message.

For help with VMBCs vText SMS service, text HELP to 242424, email us at support@vmbc.com, or call 877-820-2959.  To opt-in to VMBCs vText service, you may use the same information as above.

To opt-out of any VMBC service an end user may send a text message containing STOP, STOP ALL, END, QUIT, CANCEL, or UNSUBSCRIBE to short code 242424.

Standard messaging charges apply for the vText service.  Consult with your carrier for information about how your plan is billed for SMS usage.

http://www.242424.com/

http://www.vmbc.com/