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Browsing for Blackberry - got text to current mobile from +447912468511

I was just browsing for a new Blackberry (hadn't put my details in ANYWHERE) and I've just received a text from +447912468511 saying "What kind of blackberry are you looking for? Do you just want the handset or the contract too?"

Obviously I am not replying to this text message, but how on earth has this number got my mobile number if I haven't entered my details anywhere?

Any advice would be appreciated!
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  • Poppycat
    Poppycat Posts: 19,899 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Maybe IP address
  • 456789
    456789 Posts: 2,305 Forumite
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    were you browsing from the mobile?
  • No, browsing from work so can't understand how they could have got it from IP address.
    Slimming World member - started 13 January 2010
    Starting weight: 11st 4.5lbs :eek:/ Current weight 11st
    Mini Goal 1: 10st 11.5lbs (1/2 stone)
    10% Goal: 10st 2.5lbs
    Mini Goal 2: 9st 9.5lbs
    Goal weight: 9st / 2.5lbs to MG1!
  • reehsetin
    reehsetin Posts: 4,915 Forumite
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    we you logged in whilst browsing anywhere, e.g. on your networks own site or ebay etc
    Yes Your Dukeiness :D
  • I don't think so.
    Slimming World member - started 13 January 2010
    Starting weight: 11st 4.5lbs :eek:/ Current weight 11st
    Mini Goal 1: 10st 11.5lbs (1/2 stone)
    10% Goal: 10st 2.5lbs
    Mini Goal 2: 9st 9.5lbs
    Goal weight: 9st / 2.5lbs to MG1!
  • jclegs
    jclegs Posts: 323 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Does your company log all internet access? Could be one of the network admin's playing a joke?? Although I wouldn't go accusing anyone
  • Pete*G_4
    Pete*G_4 Posts: 552 Forumite
    being mischeivous, i just called the number from work (number withheld automatically as it goes through the switchboard). it rang and rang then went through to an O2 Voicemail service.

    not much use to you I know, but you could keep trying it and see who answers, ask their name then say you've got a wrong number... ;)

    I'd suggest it's someone you know who you've spoken to, but they've changed their number and not told you.
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  • OneADay
    OneADay Posts: 9,031 Forumite
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    Might be O2 business account manager http://www.o2.co.uk/sme/whyo2/wheretobuy/o2accountmanagermap

    Probably someone entered the wrong number in or OP is on a business mobile.
  • Pete*G wrote: »
    being mischeivous, i just called the number from work (number withheld automatically as it goes through the switchboard). it rang and rang then went through to an O2 Voicemail service.

    not much use to you I know, but you could keep trying it and see who answers, ask their name then say you've got a wrong number... ;)

    I'd suggest it's someone you know who you've spoken to, but they've changed their number and not told you.

    You've just solved my query - I know exactly who it is now!! Not sinister in the slightest! Thanks!
    Slimming World member - started 13 January 2010
    Starting weight: 11st 4.5lbs :eek:/ Current weight 11st
    Mini Goal 1: 10st 11.5lbs (1/2 stone)
    10% Goal: 10st 2.5lbs
    Mini Goal 2: 9st 9.5lbs
    Goal weight: 9st / 2.5lbs to MG1!
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