In most cases I've come across there is usually a confirmation code which is sent to the number and you are asked to enter it on the website. On Tuesday, July 23, 2013, Dennis Kioko wrote:
Safaricom confirmed you can be subscribed through a website.
Which brings us to the question, what happens if you enter someone else's number? On 23 Jul 2013 21:05, "Brian Ngure" <brian@pixie.co.ke <javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', 'brian@pixie.co.ke');>> wrote:
I've seen those sites. There is small print saying you will be subscribed to a text sms service at premium rates. It is entirely your fault if you enter your number and start receiving text messages. No one to blame but yourself. And I still think it was silly.
On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 8:50 PM, Kivuva <Kivuva@transworldafrica.com<javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', 'Kivuva@transworldafrica.com');>
wrote:
Brian, that is really hash.
I don't believe some of these stories. Excuse my ignorance. Can the PRSP subscribe you to a paid service through a webform and Safaricom starts deducting your airtime for every sms you receive from the PRSP?
If it was that simple, a crook would just subscribe every existing number from 0700-000000 to 0799-999999 through the said web form
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