OT: keep your mobile number ex-directory
greg66_tri_v2.0
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I was just sent this:
To opt out of listing, turn your
> phone on because they will send you a password that will need to be
> answered. Go into www.118800.co.uk <http://www.118800.co.uk/> and
> pick the opt out icon (upper right side when I did it for my phone
> just now) and follow instructions. Only takes a couple of minutes (you
> enter your phone then wait 2 min till they send you pw then enter
> that, then it is done) Must do by end of day 17 June because service
> starts up 18 June.
which appears to be (a) legit, and (b) work.
The text took nearer to 3 mins to come through.
To opt out of listing, turn your
> phone on because they will send you a password that will need to be
> answered. Go into www.118800.co.uk <http://www.118800.co.uk/> and
> pick the opt out icon (upper right side when I did it for my phone
> just now) and follow instructions. Only takes a couple of minutes (you
> enter your phone then wait 2 min till they send you pw then enter
> that, then it is done) Must do by end of day 17 June because service
> starts up 18 June.
which appears to be (a) legit, and (b) work.
The text took nearer to 3 mins to come through.
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http://www.securecomputing.net.au/News/ ... proar.aspx
What it is, is an OPT OUT from the new Mobile number databaseChunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
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Greg, did you remember to UNcheck the box saying that it was okay to share your personal information with third parties?
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Always Tyred wrote:Greg, did you remember to UNcheck the box saying that it was okay to share your personal information with third parties?
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There was a box? :shock:0 -
it doesn't seem that bad, if someone wants to contact you the 118800 website send you a text. That person doesn't get your details unless you respond to the text.0
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thelawnet wrote:it doesn't seem that bad, if someone wants to contact you the 118800 website send you a text. That person doesn't get your details unless you respond to the text.
This is serious. :shock:0 -
all I can think of is 'what if someone hacked their database..'
Right, where'd I put that tinfoil hat?0 -
My text came through in 30 seconds.
Thanks Greg0 -
don_don wrote:My text came through in 30 seconds.
Thanks Greg0 -
Deadeye Duck wrote:all I can think of is 'what if someone hacked their database..'
Then they'd have access to a directory of phone numbers, names and addresses, which they could buy publicly anyway.
I'd be more worried about your favourite online bike seller being hacked.0