horror 118's have bought all mobile numbers

[phoenix11]

Just a thought - something that I discovered a while back on a search for a completely different topic on the web - is there not software that can be purchased so that your mobile phone number can be traced geographically?

 

 

If so, your number in the wrong hands would allow them to find out where you are.

 

If I've got this wrong and it's nothing of the sort, let me know and I'll delete the post so it doesn't upset folks.

[Undercover-Elsa]

There is but you have to confirm acceptance from the phone being tracked. Legally that is. Don't ask me how I know. (I'm not called undercover elsa for nothing )

[Kraken1]

I searched for me. I'm not on there. Not therefore going to ask them to remove me as they don't seem to think I exist. Will periodically check perhaps.

[harrassed senior]

Many thanks for that - have done mine and my sisters' too.

[zazen.warrior]

Have made myself ex-directory, but apart from the extremely rare occasions when I want to use it, my mobile it is permanently turned off anyway. Anyone I want to hear from knows email is the quickest way to reach me.

[Trudy B]

A year ago I would have been horrifed at the thought, but since finding this fabulous site and having spent hours laughing at the brilliant posts in the "Cheekiness towards a DCA" thread I am now not worried in the slightest

 

..... in fact seeing as there's nothing much on telly these days you could have quite an entertaining evening! :grin:

[dcakiller]

is it just 118800 or all 118 numbers ie 118 118 who have mobile numbers

[Crapstone]

You can track a phone but you have to be able to get hold of it to accept it and pay a subscription. Fine if you want to keep track of the kids and tell them but pretty underhand and not pleasant to do if someone isn't aware of it. Very Jeremy Kyle (gosh, that man makes me sick).

 

As far as I know it's only 118 800 that have the numbers to connect to but it's sure to take off and other companies will emulate.

[count orlok]

is it possible to record mobile phone calls, and/or is it possible to block calls that are not in your phonebook?

[dcakiller]

is it possible to record mobile phone calls, and/or is it possible to block calls that are not in your phonebook?

 

I think you can do both on most of the newer handsets

[welshwizard]

I emailed my provider (Virgin Mobile) about this and they rang me today to ensure me that they have NOT released my numebr to this firm - they also stated quite categorically that they have not released anyone elses' details either.

[zazen.warrior]

I emailed my provider (Virgin Mobile) about this and they rang me today to ensure me that they have NOT released my numebr to this firm - they also stated quite categorically that they have not released anyone elses' details either.

 

In my experience Virgin Media cannot be trusted and will say whatever they think you want to hear to make you go away.

[welshwizard]

In my experience Virgin Media cannot be trusted and will say whatever they think you want to hear to make you go away.

 

I have nothing but confidence in Virgin Mobile - every time I have asked them a question or asked them to do something they have always responded in the way I expect a service organistion to. I woudl also add that I have had experience of T-mobile, Orange and Vodafone and Virgin are by far the best.

 

As far as this issue is concerned they also recommended to text 'E' to 118800 just in case my number has crept into this mob's database from other sources- eg. ISP, Catalogue companies - oh and Debt Collection Agencies! So, do I trust Virgin (with whom I have never had a problem) or do I trust an anonymous organisation - possibly a DCA (with whom I have had more than a little involvement)?

[The GodMother]

The only directory with millions of mobile numbers - 118800

 

I know it is a commercial link but i thought that as it gives the opt out section in the top right then it might be accepted. Sorry if it is not.

[dcakiller]

I notice that 118800 do not give out mobile numbers but send you a text and charge the person searching £1 so you could just ignore the text and let the dca waste it money .It still is appalling these firms having our mobile munbers . i have tryed to serch for myself and it could not find me

[joemay]

Thanks elsa, have removed my & oh's numbers.

[master woody]

I'm going to add 20 to 30 fake phone enties with my name and town or what ever info the want. I'll make sure there all dead before adding them.

 

wasting dca time is some what of a sport of mine ...

[diddydicky]

believe it is 118118 who have bought the directory numbers for all mobiles registered in the uk, wonder how long it will be before the bottom feeding dca's start bothering us on our mobile phones now they can get access to the database.. another bad day for democracy

 

you can now buy call blockers for mobile phone

 

just google mobile phone call blockers

[debt4get]

is it just 118800 or all 118 numbers ie 118 118 who have mobile numbers

if i remember correctly i was working one time at 118118 and believe that 118800 is part of the same group

[The GodMother]

debt4get it is

 

I have linked the website on the previous page so u can look.

[master woody]

linky for removing your number on line....

 

Remove Me

 

The database will be updated every day, so even if your numbers not there now, it might be add somtime in the future...so best to be proactive and tell them your number is not to be added.

 

Cost £1 per search, might put the DCA's off a bit anyway

[The GodMother]

it does not cost 31 per serch i hvae done loads of searches which have all been free.

 

The £1. is to text the person on your behalf.

 

this has come DIRECT from there website.

 

We do NOT give out

mobile phone numbers.

Instead, when you search on 118800.co.uk, we´ll send an SMS message to the person you´re seeking, giving them your contact details so they can call you back.

 

For more information, see our how it works demo, or read our FAQ´s page.

 

In order to start your search:

 

• 1. Fill in the details of who you want to contact
  
• 2. If we find them, we'll text them with your details
  
• 3. You'll be charged £1 if we succeed
  

Find out more about how it works >>

[master woody]

that sounds it bit more reasonable!

 

Godmother what ever happened with CL finance i lost your theads, you had two cases?

[sillygirl1]

Just made myself ex-directory - should hopefully put a stop to stupid "Do you want a new phone for nothing..." calls I've been receiving over the last few days. I like my phone and I am on a corporate contract with a good deal so no I do not want to change either!

[diddydicky]

Just made myself ex-directory - should hopefully put a stop to stupid "Do you want a new phone for nothing..." calls I've been receiving over the last few days. I like my phone and I am on a corporate contract with a good deal so no I do not want to change either!

 

truecall every tiem - its the dogs doo dahs