This is not a scam
Many people are worried about the new mobile phone directory which enables people to find the number they want
Run by Connectivity http://www.118800.co.uk/ they have bought lists of 16 million phone numbers – around 40 per cent of those in regular use in the UK.
Connectivity insists it is 'privacy friendly' because it will not give out mobile numbers, but instead act as an intermediary to put users in touch with whoever they are searching for.
On their website it states:
- 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 (How do they know?)
Instead, operators will find and dial the target's number and ask whether they are prepared to receive the call. If the target (you) doesn't answer their phone, then they'll send you an SMS message with the callers Name & Phone number for you to respond to. For either transaction Connectivity is going to charge the Enquirer £1.
If you are not happy at having your mobile number on this database click here to opt out
(Click the Ex-directory link - top right. You need your mobile phone with you as it will send you a code to authorise ex-directory status)
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