Grouse Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Just got info about this and thought others might be interested? Early next week all UK mobiles will be on a directory which will mean that anyone will be able to access the numbers. It is easy to unsubscribe but it must be done before the beginning of next week to make sure that you are ex-directory. Friends and family who have UK mobiles could be swamped by unsolicited messages and calls. Children with mobiles could be particularly vulnerable. Removal is recommended by the BBC... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/work...nch/8091621.stm To remove your number go here... http://www.118800.co.uk/removeme/remove-me.html You need your mobile phone with you to do this, as they text you a code. The front page of 118800 tries to put you off, but if you go to the site, then the home page, you can follow the instructions there. Most individuals thought their mobile number was private when signing the contract... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 thanks for the heads up, at the moment im getting about 10 malicous calls a day on my mobile so ill be taking your advice thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldon Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Thanks wasn't aware of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Bastids... You can just text E to 118800 allegedly - I've done it but not had a reply back as yet. Will update. TC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyCM Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Cheers Nightwalker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldon Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 TC done the same and likewise as yet no reply. Will have to wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menial 1 Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Top man. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 TC done the same and likewise as yet no reply.Will have to wait and see. I tried the website and it came back 30 seconds later - that seems to be the way to go. Double bastids. TC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldon Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Apparently their systems crashed, maybe that is a hint to peoples feelings. http://uk.news.yahoo.com/16/20090712/ttc-m...es-6315470.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauer Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 yeah just read this thread and its monday afternoon so thought i might be too late anyway website says its unavailable and they are not accepting any requests for ex-directory apllications by phone or text whilst system is down!!! who gives them the right to have YOUR number on file anyway?????? where do they get em from? the mobile phone network providers? should they be allowing your number to go to others without your say so??? tossers sauer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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