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Have I got this phone number right?

I have been trying to phone a number and I am sure the one I have been given is incorrect, could be abroad

+44 703 & then seven more numbers

I could well be having a 'thick' day!
Loretta

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  • maninthestreet
    maninthestreet Posts: 16,127 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    44 is country for the UK - so you need to dial 0703 .........
    "You were only supposed to blow the bl**dy doors off!!"
  • geo555
    geo555 Posts: 787 Forumite
    Be careful. 0703 numbers are "personal numbers" and you will be charged around 50 p a minute. Usually these are used by scammers because you think that you are calling a mobile when you are not.
    (".)
  • Loretta
    Loretta Posts: 1,101 Forumite
    geo555 wrote: »
    Be careful. 0703 numbers are "personal numbers" and you will be charged around 50 p a minute. Usually these are used by scammers because you think that you are calling a mobile when you are not.

    I think that you may be right about this, someone answered my advert in gumtree as I am looking for a house to rent. I got through and the person sounded very foreign, maybe oriental said he was in Dublin who I could hardly understand and I think was asking me for some money before I view the place to show I am really interested and not a time waster. I am sure I will do that! Some people must spend hours thinking these things up.

    Thank you for your help I am sure you have saved me from being ripped off
    Loretta
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