I could give you an example.

DISCLAIMER: I am not responsible for whatever happens or whatever cost that may arise as a result of this post. This is comment is stated as an example only and in no way used to entice readers to subscribe to VAS. I am also in no way affiliated, have shares or interest in any telecom operator.
Try at your OWN risk
This findings was confirmed to be true using a disposable SIM having no credit , using data powered by Airtel and with the knowledge that I am responsible for MY OWN outcome ONLY

Supposing I open a site and probably click on an innocent link. I am redirected to a site such as
[link] http://services.acs15.com/NAG/nag-service-opt1-opera-nowifi/?utm_source=opera&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=NAG_OPR_14&utm_content=service-opt1&utm_campaign=NAG_OPR_14-opera-sp-all-clicks-service-opt1-image&nomsisdn=1 [link]

This then automatically registers me for an Airtel Game service before I am actually redirected to the intended site.

The SMS notification often comes in a few minutes after, notifying you of your unintended subscription to a particular VAS.
Once in, its difficult to get out.


EDIT: I am expected to get banned but I hope I have made my point and eliminate one avenue of this mischief.

soliddust2020:
You are not alone on this. I only recharge my airtel line wheni wan to sub. I have called customer care and even sent them a dm on twitter still the same. That *902# does not work, even that 2442 do not disturb mode does not stop them. Their customer care said that i usually activate them while browsing, i be mumu when start to use internet today and never use other networks before. They just rob their customers daily to raise money. Our stupid minister of communication and foolish NCC don't know their job.

The bolded part is actually correct. It is also one of the avenues which this practice is being done.
There are some websites that host ads which automatically subscribe you to VAS. These sites have these mischievous ads as an overlay, thus whatever you click or wherever you click would point to these VAS ads which would then automatically subscribe you.

I've encountered this numerous times...often on ads hosted on the Operamini or UCbrowser Page bookmarks, some dubious sites and some other seemingly innocent websites.
I rectified this by disabling "Premium SMS access" for ALL apps on my phone...including the Messaging app. You can find this under App Permissions in Settings. On Nougat, you can use the search feature to find "Premium SMS access"

It is highly unfortunate fact that NCC and Telecom operators have decided to turn a blind eye to this unethical practice.

A welcome development.
Please, employ him as an intern in a position related to his field of study.
This is the kind of people one should have in a government position.

Chai
Someone will just be minding his own business, representing his district into the US; only to go online to find out that he has been engaged...to a guy. Character assassination indeed.

Abeg, which village member did he offend?!
Did the guy state he was searching?
Did he state he was gay?

Just look at the way Bobrisky tarnished his image online because of some useless publicity.

Hmmmm....
19+ pages and no pictures. Jus comments...as if...as if it one common thread like that. I'm soo annoyed right now.

Happy pre-married life, Lalasticlala!!!

2.5GB/s...lolz
That's N2000/sec on MTN bundle plan. Issorite!

san316:
Interestingly cruel. To what end? That island is their natural habitat . They have rights too. Later they will start claiming that the rats are going extinct.

Don't worry! When they destroy something of importance to you, you will be singing a different tune.

Rextayne:
Nigga that's a designer glass, can you even afford it

Lol. Are you seriously asking me that?!

Lol.

What's with the billboard (or is that a sign post) on her face?!
I wouldn't be caught dead with that glasses. A fad I would gladly skip.

Lol.

My own long standing solution is this;

- Populate the first 12 (or 25) Speed Dail slots with bookmarks of my choice. This would move the ads down wards and out of view.

- Since some news content redirects to subscribing for VAS for a particular site, before finally redirecting to your desired page, I disabled it completely. You can do this by Tapping the Opera icon, tap Settings, Tap Advanced, Tap Start Page Content and choosing Speed Dail only.

Deleting the ads doesn't do anything. The attached screenshot on my Android shows how bad it can be. Not that I care because the top 25 slots are filled with my own bookmarks and the ads are all at the bottom. Out of sight, out of mind.

Some Nairalanders are really myopic. They fail to see the whole aspect of it. Some don't even seem to know the true definition of "Consultancy" and how it is applicable in different professions...not just to Doctors.

Instead of taking time to rant or wail here, why don't you browse on it and see how it is applied. Wikipedia is still free and doesn't require subscription.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consultant
Check the meaning of Consultancy in each profession to have a broader view before coming here to spew rubbish like some commenters here.

Obviously, nobody here in this thread is a Consultant that is why some are feeling threatened by the very word 'Consultant Pharmacist'. If you were, you would know that there is a certain limit to everything with a Code of Ethics in place.

Let me give a quick example; My very good friend is an Engineering Consultant relating to Thermal Engineering. If I wanted to build a large scale refrigeration room, I quickly seek his advice. But if i want to know exactly the best way to power such structures, I will meet an Engineering Consultant specifically on Power.
Both are Engineers, but each knows his own onions.
If the Engineer in Power systems should tell me something related with Thermal structures besides how the power plant should be properly cooled, then I know that the person is definitely not a professional and my business with him ends there.

This is a brief example of what consultancy is and should not be an issue except if some people actually don't know jack about his or her profession and will feel intimidated.

Hell nah...
The 2018 Rolls Royce Phantom is a beauty...especially in Purple

BrainArk:

The Russia actually fair better than any country in the ww2, USA only save the ass of country like France, Poland and some other countries which the nazis have dealt with seriously. If Germany had not made a truce with Russia at the start of the war and had gone head to head with Russia and the allied nation he would have been dealt seriously.

Your first statement is a bit false.
US also provided raw materials, machinery and transport equipment to the Russians under the Lend-lease policy (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lend-Lease)

Their characteristic harsh weather, General Winter as they call it, also plays a mighty role. This 'General' dealt with Napoleon as well as the Nazis reducing their mighty and well seasoned armies to pockets of cold and hungry men who became easy work over for well acclimatized Russians.
This makes Russia somewhat invincible as they are fond of defending till the winter comes calling.
Thus, before any country should go into war with Russia, she must first be ready to tackle the harshest winter season known to man.

ogorwyne:

'Waist' of education.

You don see am na!.
"Waist of education" indeed...and his parents are looking forward to benefit from him.

Who wanna play chess?!

Like the exam is even simple. If you know, you know.

Oshey! Awon weather forecaster.


Well, it's her tittes. Whats my own...

Hunby:
Chai this celebrities ehn they knw hw to waist money oooo

Nice pun.

At least he is not prophesying.

Poll count:
Concerning the affairs in Nigeria,
Do you still believe in prophesies.....click SHARE
Absolutely tired of prophesies.....click LIKE

See as he dey snore with his hand on the "EPL Cup". Lol

Lol. "To your tents, o Israel"

Some girls cannot come and kill themselves...and die. They don't like what they hate and in your own scenario, it is washing plates.

I don't use Glo for anything. They currently have nothing much to offer that other service providers can't.
Anyways, try not to leave more than N100 as balance. Or better still, borrow and make your call, then refund them later...when you feel like.

So she is looking for N45million Porsche?!
If you had N45million, i seriously doubt you will be dating her sef. Levels go change.

By the way, OP your head dey dia. Sense will not kill you.

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Mad people everywhere you go

Pearl05:


It's a mystery, you won't understand it.

I want to understand. I need to understand. I must understand.

Pearl05:


Where there is love and peace in a family, the couple tends to resemble each other.

Eh?

So you went down on a hoe...how is that our business?! I am very sure you will use the same toothbrush tomorrow.

Dunno about you guys but to me, they look more like brother and sister.

Chai chai chai Is it custom ROM or Official?

This is what i call unboxing on NL. Not the yeye things they do.

C4Ltd:
here are my only options

What is your Android version?!