Privacy Alert! Opt your mobile out of new DQ services

RoRo67

Maybe you've 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 (spammers etc..) :mad:

It is simple to unsubscribe but, it MUST be done before the beginning of next week 13/07/09 to make sure that you are ex-directory.

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


** Remember, all numbers including those belonging to children, are open to spamming and cold calls if this isn't done **


To remove your number from the Mobile phone Directory, click below.

search: 11800 dot co dot uk (i'm new so not allowed to post links)


Once there, click the Ex-directory link (Top right) and on the following screen

you will be asked to input your mobile number and fill in the CAPTCHA.

You will then be directed to a page where you need to input the code you will receive via text.

Once this is complete, you are ex-directory and unavailable to spammers and cold callers etc.. :T

redux

THere's a thread about this already, but why give these chancers your number?

Ypaymore

It pays to search before posting,it has been posted about a number of times.

eg http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1757003&highlight=118800


or :http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1792649&highlight=118800

for starters.

maimee_magic

Just had an email claiming mobile numbers will be available in a directory next week that anyone can access. If you want to unsubscribe it advises to log on and select ex-directory. Is this spam?

Jon_01

No, there are 3 threads on here already covering this. . .

Castle_Rock

Anyone heard of this?

Is it a scam?

http://www.118800.co.uk/removeme/remove.html

sfxdude

Try doing a search. This has been posted about 6 times previously.

Castle_Rock

I did, i typed in 118800 but no posts came up, wll try & do alternative search, cheers.

contractor

I gonna send them this instead. I don't see why I should jump through their hoops to protect my own privacy

Dear Sir/Madam,

NAME: xxx
Mobile: xxx

I have been made aware that you hold personally identifiable information (PII) relating to me, not limited to my mobile telephone number, name, and parts of my street address.

Please remove all PII relating to me from your database(s) within 14 days of receipt of this email.

Please note that should I be contacted on my mobile phone as part of the service you offer from <link to website>, you (as defined as "We/Us/Our" in 1.1 of your general terms and conditions) agree to pay a service charge to me of £50 per text message sent to my mobile telephone.

This service charge will be waived for 21 days plus your standard notice period detailed in 10b of your general terms and conditions.
<link to T/C>


If you do not agree to the terms stated above you should remove all PII relating to me within 14 days of your receipt of this notice.

Regards,

xxx

fatboy88

Is that part about the £50 from their website?