Fonz
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Registered: 12th May 06
Location: Newbury, Berks
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as received via email
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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
Just done this myself. Double checked it wasn't a scam and it is actually on the bbc website recommending to do this.
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)
http://www.118800.co.uk/removeme/remove.html
Click on HOMEPAGE at the bottom of the screen then EXDIRECTORY at the top of the following screen then follow the on screen instructions.
You can remove your number from this list, and tell all your friends - especially those with children who have mobile phones. I personally believe my mobile number is private and I should be able to chose who I give it to - none of us agreed to this when we signed our mobile phone contracts.
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stubs
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Registered: 30th Jun 02
Location: Bolton
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quote:
118 800 is a new service that connects people;
we don't disclose mobile phone numbers!
Our Promises
We do our best to put you in touch with a
friend or acquaintance on their mobile when
you don't have their number to hand
We never give out your mobile phone number
We never sell your mobile phone number to
anyone – including sales organisations
We have no children in our directory
If you'd like to know more, Click here
If you still wish to be ex-directory,
please go via our Homepage
...sounds like a spam email to me 
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Cavey
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Registered: 11th Nov 02
Location: Derby
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That was my first thoughts, if you were signing up to remove your number from records, then possibly.
But this is asking you to signup to service which won't give your number to anyone anyway. So I assume if you don't then they'll be the ones spamming and telesales-ing you anyway?
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AndyKent
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Registered: 3rd Sep 05
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Not really spam as the 118 mobile service is genuine, but I don't see what all the fuss is about.
If someone wants to get hold of you on your mobile 118 text you and ask your permission to let the other person get in touch and don't directly give your number out.
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stubs
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Registered: 30th Jun 02
Location: Bolton
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If it is legit, I can't really imagine many people bothering to use it really.
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DaveyLC
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Registered: 8th Oct 08
Location: Berkshire
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So you are going to go and enter your number in a massive database to protect your privacy.. Sounds like a spiffing idea!
LOL! I think I'll take my chances.
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LoudandProud
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Registered: 12th Jan 01
Location: Stanway, Essex
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this is legit, they were talkin about it the other week on radio1
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stubs
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Registered: 30th Jun 02
Location: Bolton
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Personally, I wouldn't believe everything the BBC say... they're a set of scamming cunts themselves! Forcing you into paying a "TV Licence" so they can stay afloat? Daylight robbery if you ask me...
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Ian_GTI
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Registered: 26th Mar 07
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whats the deal with this my mums been on at me to put my number on it, is it for real or a scam?
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Phi
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Registered: 8th Jan 07
Location: South
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i dont answer unknown numbers anyway so dosnt bother me
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mattk
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Registered: 27th Feb 06
Location: St. Helens
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Originally posted by Corsa_phi
i dont answer unknown numbers anyway so dosnt bother me
I wondered why you never answered 
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Phi
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Registered: 8th Jan 07
Location: South
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 ive seriously been having a daily call from an unknown number this week
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mattk
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Registered: 27th Feb 06
Location: St. Helens
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Aaron
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Registered: 9th Aug 04
Location: Cottingham, East Riding
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quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_phi
ive seriously been having a daily call from an unknown number this week
Yeah sorry about that, just a few more and i'll stop....
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