Mobile Directory

MBK · 09-07-2009, 04:49 PM

Just passing on info i recieved form my HR department....

Maybe you have heard about this but 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. We have all unsubscribed and you may want to suggest it to all your friends and family who have UK mobiles or they could be swamped by unsolicited messages and calls. Removal is recommended by the BBC - see link below.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/working_lunch/8091621.stm

The Directory of Mobile Phone numbers goes live next week.
All numbers including those belonging to children will be open to cold calling and the general abuse that less scrupulous telesales people subject us too.

To remove your number go here. (you need your mobile phone with you to do this, they text you a code)

www.118800.co.uk <http://www.118800.co.uk/>
select the ex-directory hyperlink at the upper right corner of the page and follow the instructions

Regards,

K

PXW · 09-07-2009, 05:11 PM

Yes, I've gone on their ex-directory list. They are marketing this as havnig 15m numbers. I wonder how many million of those will have unsubscribed by the time the service goes live?!

MBK · 09-07-2009, 05:39 PM

i've just done all the mobiles in the household, takes approx 2 - 3 mins per handset.

WLeg · 09-07-2009, 05:53 PM

Their website does say:

118 800 aims to put people in touch with a friend or acquaintance, on their mobile, when they don’t have a number to hand.
We promise:

* We NEVER give out your mobile phone number
* We NEVER sell your mobile phone number to anyone – including sales organisations
* We have NO children listed in our directory

Search here to find out if we have the mobile phone
number of your contact.

If we do, we text them with your details so they can call
you back. We never give out the mobile numbers of
people in our directory to protect privacy.

You will be charged £1 for the text to be sent, but it's free
for your contact.

Wonder how they know re No3 though.......

smiddyboy1 · 09-07-2009, 10:10 PM

Their website is down at the mo - Maybe too many people trying to opt out!

gaz_l · 09-07-2009, 10:47 PM

I have to view this with a modicum of suspicion. I've had the same mobile number ever since mobile phones were the size of house bricks, but as I'm very careful about who I give the number out to, I hardly ever get an unsolicited call. The last one was over a year ago, now I think about it.

The company in question claim to have a list of 15 million mobile numbers out of the 40 million in circulation. What better way to increase the amount of numbers on their database than by causing a media panic and thereby getting previously unknown numbers to "unsubscribe"? Maybe this is just my late night cynicism kicking in..

Cheers,

Gaz

Sp!ke · 09-07-2009, 10:59 PM

and/or a crafty way for the government to gather a database of all those untraceable PAYG phones...

LimitedSlip · 10-07-2009, 02:48 AM

Quote:

and/or a crafty way for the government to gather a database of all those untraceable PAYG phones...

Oh yes... never an opportunity lost in DATAWORLD.

When you opt out online, the IP address will also be recorded with the number of course. I doubt anything is ever not captured or deleted nowadays.

There is rather too much of this assumed consent nonsense going on too in more and more areas, where things default to the way they want it unless you make an input.

grober · 10-07-2009, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaz_l

I have to view this with a modicum of suspicion. I've had the same mobile number ever since mobile phones were the size of house bricks, but as I'm very careful about who I give the number out to, I hardly ever get an unsolicited call. The last one was over a year ago, now I think about it.

The company in question claim to have a list of 15 million mobile numbers out of the 40 million in circulation. What better way to increase the amount of numbers on their database than by causing a media panic and thereby getting previously unknown numbers to "unsubscribe"? Maybe this is just my late night cynicism kicking in..

Cheers,

Gaz

AGREED!!!!!!!!!!
They have compiled their list from phones at point of sale through various retail outlets. As we all know thousands of phones are junked every week. What better way to confirm a phone is still active by getting the owners to phone in to tell you?

Dryce · 10-07-2009, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LimitedSlip

When you opt out online, the IP address will also be recorded with the number of course.

Wow. That's scary.

verytalldave · 10-07-2009, 09:22 AM

I cant be ar$ed to tell the truth. There is so much info on everybody flying around in cyberspace right now that another little piece is unworthy of concern.
And as a BTB, unregistered PAYG mobiles cant be listed anyway.

Big Brother rules OK.......................

verytalldave · 10-07-2009, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dryce

Wow. That's scary.

So deregister from an internet cafe if you are that worried............

But to honest, information on you/us is scattered so widespread that its a little late to get paranoid now.

Barbanasos · 10-07-2009, 03:08 PM

Not sure, but although I got that email, I decided not to unsubscribe after reading the details on their website. I can see the benefits of the service if someone is trying to find you, plus if they are willing to pay £1 for passing you their information to contact them back it could be genuine. All these girls that wanted to get in touch with me now they can.

)))

Shude · 10-07-2009, 03:17 PM

Meanwhile approx one month ago...

**THIS IS IMPORTANT FOR EVERYONE** Privacy invasion

09-07-2009, 04:49 PM	#1
MBK Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West London Car: W124 Coupe Posts: 529	Mobile Directory Just passing on info i recieved form my HR department.... Maybe you have heard about this but 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. We have all unsubscribed and you may want to suggest it to all your friends and family who have UK mobiles or they could be swamped by unsolicited messages and calls. Removal is recommended by the BBC - see link below. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/working_lunch/8091621.stm The Directory of Mobile Phone numbers goes live next week. All numbers including those belonging to children will be open to cold calling and the general abuse that less scrupulous telesales people subject us too. To remove your number go here. (you need your mobile phone with you to do this, they text you a code) www.118800.co.uk <http://www.118800.co.uk/> select the ex-directory hyperlink at the upper right corner of the page and follow the instructions Regards, K

09-07-2009, 05:53 PM	#4
WLeg Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Tewin. Car: W202, XC90 Posts: 1,359	Their website does say: 118 800 aims to put people in touch with a friend or acquaintance, on their mobile, when they don’t have a number to hand. We promise: * We NEVER give out your mobile phone number * We NEVER sell your mobile phone number to anyone – including sales organisations * We have NO children listed in our directory Search here to find out if we have the mobile phone number of your contact. If we do, we text them with your details so they can call you back. We never give out the mobile numbers of people in our directory to protect privacy. You will be charged £1 for the text to be sent, but it's free for your contact. Wonder how they know re No3 though....... __________________ Light travels faster than sound... which is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak

09-07-2009, 10:10 PM	#5
smiddyboy1 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotland Car: W203 C320CDI Sport Edition, W203 C200K (Coupe), 219 CLS350, S-Type. Posts: 283	Their website is down at the mo - Maybe too many people trying to opt out! __________________ Current:2005 (55) C320 CDI Sport Edition 7G Auto AMG Kit, Bi-Xenons, Leather, Comand, Telephone pre-wire, Speed Sensitive / Vario Steering, Parktronic, Folding Mirrors, Heated Seats. Mods: Tank contents, UK variant deleted, Tyre Pressure Monitoring (Passive), BT SAP V2, Cornering Lights (now deactivated), IPOD Integration, Steering wheel Paddle Shifters, Rain Sensor without windscreen change. See Here,

09-07-2009, 10:59 PM	#7
Sp!ke Administrator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: West London Car: W124CE , S60 D5 & YZE850Z & 1200 Blandit Posts: 7,204	and/or a crafty way for the government to gather a database of all those untraceable PAYG phones... __________________ Sp!ke Gallery Pics Here

10-07-2009, 09:22 AM	#11
verytalldave Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bromley, Kent Car: W203 C200K Cubanite Posts: 3,190	I cant be ar$ed to tell the truth. There is so much info on everybody flying around in cyberspace right now that another little piece is unworthy of concern. And as a BTB, unregistered PAYG mobiles cant be listed anyway. Big Brother rules OK....................... __________________ Any time you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there's a 90% likelihood you'll get it wrong.

09-07-2009, 05:11 PM	#2
PXW Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Camberley, Surrey Car: W211 E280CDi A/G Estate '55 w/leather, child seats, extra seats, COMAND, phone. Posts: 419	Yes, I've gone on their ex-directory list. They are marketing this as havnig 15m numbers. I wonder how many million of those will have unsubscribed by the time the service goes live?!

09-07-2009, 05:39 PM	#3
MBK Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West London Car: W124 Coupe Posts: 529	i've just done all the mobiles in the household, takes approx 2 - 3 mins per handset.

09-07-2009, 10:47 PM	#6
gaz_l Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2006 Car: Rumbly flat 4 Posts: 567	I have to view this with a modicum of suspicion. I've had the same mobile number ever since mobile phones were the size of house bricks, but as I'm very careful about who I give the number out to, I hardly ever get an unsolicited call. The last one was over a year ago, now I think about it. The company in question claim to have a list of 15 million mobile numbers out of the 40 million in circulation. What better way to increase the amount of numbers on their database than by causing a media panic and thereby getting previously unknown numbers to "unsubscribe"? Maybe this is just my late night cynicism kicking in.. Cheers, Gaz

10-07-2009, 03:08 PM	#13
Barbanasos Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manchester Car: Mercedes E240 Designo AMG and 2000 E55 AMG Posts: 240	Not sure, but although I got that email, I decided not to unsubscribe after reading the details on their website. I can see the benefits of the service if someone is trying to find you, plus if they are willing to pay £1 for passing you their information to contact them back it could be genuine. All these girls that wanted to get in touch with me now they can. )))

10-07-2009, 03:17 PM	#14
Shude Administrator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lancs Posts: 12,862	Meanwhile approx one month ago... THIS IS IMPORTANT FOR EVERYONE Privacy invasion __________________ Pick up a piece of history - Above 1998 W202 C230k is broken up for spares Got a W202 but not got leather? Click here!

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