I know there have been threads about this happening in the US and Snopes says it is FALSE but, I got this in an e-mail today in the UK

"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. We have all unsubscribed and you may want to suggest it to all
> your friends and family who have UK mobiles or they could be swamped by
> unsolicited messages and calls. Removal is recommended by the BBC - see link
> below.
>
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/working_lunch/8091621.stm
>
> The Directory of Mobile Phone numbers goes live next week.
> All numbers including those belonging to children will be open to cold
> calling and the general abuse that less scrupulous telesales people subject
> us too.
>
> To remove your number (you need your mobile phone with you to do this, they
> text you a code):
>
> http://www.118800.co.uk/removeme/remove-me.html
>
>
> When on the site, click "Home" then "Ex-directory" this will remove you from
> the directory."

After checking the BBC website I tried the website for opting out and - surprise, surprise! It's down "due to essential maintenance"

I tried checking the BBC site for a date but I don't think even they would stoop so low as to use this as an April Fool prank!

The 118800 site (which can also be reached from the BBC website) looks real enough!

I will certainly be removing my number when I can.

Anyone know anything?

Eddie

Eddie
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