Thursday, December 10, 2015

Are you getting text messages from 87770?

This blog has been created to enable users to understand more about the use of the 87770 shortcode.

What is a shortcode?
A shortcode is a number generally used for use with text / SMS services.

87770 is a 'Free to user' shortcode associated with marketing messages for the LottoByText lottery alert and syndicate service. Messages received from this shortcode will not cost you anything.

How do I stop getting marketing messages?
You are not obliged to do anything, the messages will stop if you do not reply. If however you wish to stop receiving any further communication indefinitely, you should text STOP to 87770 (charged at your standard operator rate). 

Am I being charged?
You will not be charged for receiving messages from shortcode 87770.

Will I be charged ?
You will never be charged unless you activate the service. Activation involves replying with a keyword such as 'YES' to the shortcode 87770.  This will then begin your subscription to LottoByText lottery syndicate alerts service. LottoByText services include a free entry into the next National Lottery or EuroMillions draw and you will only be charged after you have received your free entries.

What is the service?
LottoByText offer syndicated National Lottery lines in the UK National Lottery and EuroMillions draws.

For just £1.50 per lottery alert, you get 5 FREE lottery lines and results in all 3 weekly draws. that's 15 chances a week (including the Euromillions) for just £4.50 to scoop a share in the biggest Lottery jackpots in the UK and Europe. So if you're already a lottery player, or maybe have never got around to buying a ticket, join the thousands of winners that play with us in a lottery syndicate each week and think about playing the smart way with LottoByText.

Claiming my winnings?
Simply call our customer services team on 01618504578 or go to our website
http://www.lottobytext.co.uk and follow the member area links to make a claim.
Winnings are issued weekly in cheque form with a covering letter detailing the draw dates and winning combinations. Winnings may also be requested via a redeemable code cashable via any branch of the Post Office.

How do I stop getting charged?
To stop any premium rate service simply send a STOP message back to the shortcode.
In this case sending STOP to 85200 will stop any further marketing messages AND/OR billing messages from being sent to your phone.

Protecting your privacy
LottoByText is committed to protecting your privacy. We are a registered member the ICO data protection register registration number Z9654140. The LottoByText service is promoted through many partner sites. Should you require opt-in details, our customer service team will be pleased to oblige and will respond in writing within 5 working days.

Who do I call if I want to check something?
Good or bad, we want to hear about it. Call our LottoByText customer service team on 01618504578


Who are LottoByText?
LottoByText are promoted by Bitstacker Limited providing online entertainment services since 2005. If you have any question about our services, please drop us a line or give our customer service team a call.

Helpful links

Shortcode 85200 - http://www.85200.co.uk
LottoByText home page - http://www.lottobytext.co.uk
National Lottery home page - http://www.national-lottery.co.uk