got info about this and thought others might be interested?

Early next week all UK mobiles will be on a directory which will mean that anyone will be able to access the numbers. It is easy to unsubscribe but it must be done before the beginning of next week to make sure that you are ex-directory.

Friends and family who have UK mobiles could be swamped by unsolicited messages and calls.
Children with mobiles could be particularly vulnerable.

Removal is recommended by the BBC...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/pro...rk...nch/8091621.stm

To remove your number go here...

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

You need your mobile phone with you to do this, as they text you a code.

The front page of 118800 tries to put you off, but if you go to the site, then the home page, you can follow the instructions there.

Most individuals thought their mobile number was private when signing the contract...

Rich, I got this same thing from my brother yesterday evening.

Does anyone know if this is genuine?

Being suspicious, I am wary of feeding my mobile number into a website.

Brian, think it is genuine, came from a genuine source and all my family have "opted" out - you got me thinking now though!!!

The first link gives me a 404 at BBC sport.
Are you sure that's right?

Dave, this is the link I was sent. Seems genuine also:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/pro...ng_lunch/8091621.stm

It is genuine unfortunately.

Deffinately seems genuine, sometimes the link works and othertimes it doesn't - maybe its being overloaded with people trying to opt out of this scheme???

How to make your mobile number ex-directory on 118800

In response to the question 'How did you get the numbers?', the 118800.co.uk FAQs page states: 'Generally it comes from companies who collect mobile telephone numbers from customers in the course of doing business and have been given permission by the customers to share those numbers.'

Which? tech expert Al Warman said: 'As mobiles have overtaken landlines as the most popular method of phone communication, the BT directory of landlines has become less useful, and until now there's been no easy way to find a mobile number for a particular person.

'Not everyone will want to their contact details to be searchable on 118800. If you're already listed, and want to opt out, you'll be able to text 'E' to 118800 from your mobile phone or call 0800 138 6263.

'Or if you want to avoid being added to the 118800 database in the future, the usual advice applies on how to avoid companies using or selling your contact details. Read the terms and conditions carefully whenever you provide your mobile number, and untick the relevant boxes on forms that ask if you're happy for your details to be shared with third parties.'