07036 number

MrSuper · 16-08-2008, 00:25

Please excuse my ignorance but can anyone tell me what kind of number is a number which starts with 07036?

Is it a premium rate no? A mobile no? What kind of no? Would you also be able to tell me how much a number like that would cost me a minute? I've been told its a special type of mobile no. but one that you can't text or can text you back.

I think i may be getting scammed but i'm not sure. I'd appreciate any advice/guidance.

16-08-2008, 02:12

You'll get info here about it. Seems they charge 50p per minute.

Inkblot · 16-08-2008, 13:18

My mobile gave one ring the other day. I checked and there was a missed call from an 07042 number.

Presumably this is a scam to get you to call back and thus get charged a premium rate?

C8XY · 16-08-2008, 21:27

I know that autotrader offer a service called telesafe which displays a 070 number instead of your own.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/safety_a...y/telesafe.jsp
No idea who would ring out on one though...

love[wtu]apart · 16-08-2008, 21:43

07036 - Allocated - Cheers International Sales Limited - 02/2008

Details about the number from Ofcom. You can be sure that all 070 numbers are scams / sales / something you don't need or want!

agentz · 16-08-2008, 22:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by love[wtu]apart

07036 - Allocated - Cheers International Sales Limited - 02/2008

Details about the number from Ofcom. You can be sure that all 070 numbers are scams / sales / something you don't need or want!

Not true - 070 numbers can be bought/acquired by individuals for personal reasons. I for instance have an 07050 number that I can redirect anywhere I want and I give it to companies that I want to do business with. Most of the time it's directed to my mobile, but I sometimes send it directly to my answer service without diverting my mobile to voicemail.

flagpole · 17-08-2008, 13:01

it's fair to say that an 070 number is probably something you don't want.

there are some legit uses, but usually you'd know about it.

it's worth remembering that mobile numbers begin 077, 078 and 079

OlracUK · 17-08-2008, 15:52

Originally 070 numbers were being pushed as "follow me" numbers. The idea being to have one number that you could redirect to any other number, landline or mobile.

But there does seem to be a spate of these "1 ring" going on. I've had a few myself and the number seemed one digit short so I checked the ofcom lists and then the network call costs.

love[wtu]apart · 17-08-2008, 16:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by agentz

Not true - 070 numbers can be bought/acquired by individuals for personal reasons. I for instance have an 07050 number that I can redirect anywhere I want and I give it to companies that I want to do business with. Most of the time it's directed to my mobile, but I sometimes send it directly to my answer service without diverting my mobile to voicemail.

Yes, but most people don't have them. And if you have a missed call from a 070 number, it's going to be a sales call more than likely. If an individual has an 070 divert number, it will not work on outgoing calls and the actual number will be displayed to the person you are calling.

Quote:

Originally Posted by flagpole

it's fair to say that an 070 number is probably something you don't want.

there are some legit uses, but usually you'd know about it.

it's worth remembering that mobile numbers begin 077, 078 and 079

They also begin 075.

MrSuper · 17-08-2008, 22:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by agentz

Not true - 070 numbers can be bought/acquired by individuals for personal reasons. I for instance have an 07050 number that I can redirect anywhere I want and I give it to companies that I want to do business with. Most of the time it's directed to my mobile, but I sometimes send it directly to my answer service without diverting my mobile to voicemail.

And how much are folk being charged when they dial this 07050 number you have???

PS. Thanks to everyone for advice/guidance given. For me, it WAS a scam.

flagpole · 18-08-2008, 15:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by love[wtu]apart

They also begin 075.

you sure??? i thought they were like Manx telecom or something.

love[wtu]apart · 18-08-2008, 17:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by flagpole

you sure??? i thought they were like Manx telecom or something.

Yep. My O2 UK number starts 07519.

16-08-2008, 00:25	#1
MrSuper Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 9,323	07036 number Please excuse my ignorance but can anyone tell me what kind of number is a number which starts with 07036? Is it a premium rate no? A mobile no? What kind of no? Would you also be able to tell me how much a number like that would cost me a minute? I've been told its a special type of mobile no. but one that you can't text or can text you back. I think i may be getting scammed but i'm not sure. I'd appreciate any advice/guidance.

16-08-2008, 02:12	#2
deshazer Posts: n/a	You'll get info here about it. Seems they charge 50p per minute.

16-08-2008, 13:18	#3
Inkblot Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: West London Posts: 24,316	My mobile gave one ring the other day. I checked and there was a missed call from an 07042 number. Presumably this is a scam to get you to call back and thus get charged a premium rate?

16-08-2008, 21:27	#4
C8XY Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 826	I know that autotrader offer a service called telesafe which displays a 070 number instead of your own. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/safety_a...y/telesafe.jsp No idea who would ring out on one though...

16-08-2008, 21:43	#5
love[wtu]apart Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 103	07036 - Allocated - Cheers International Sales Limited - 02/2008 Details about the number from Ofcom. You can be sure that all 070 numbers are scams / sales / something you don't need or want!

16-08-2008, 22:32	#6
agentz Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,292	Quote: Originally Posted by love[wtu]apart 07036 - Allocated - Cheers International Sales Limited - 02/2008 Details about the number from Ofcom. You can be sure that all 070 numbers are scams / sales / something you don't need or want! Not true - 070 numbers can be bought/acquired by individuals for personal reasons. I for instance have an 07050 number that I can redirect anywhere I want and I give it to companies that I want to do business with. Most of the time it's directed to my mobile, but I sometimes send it directly to my answer service without diverting my mobile to voicemail.

17-08-2008, 13:01	#7
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	it's fair to say that an 070 number is probably something you don't want. there are some legit uses, but usually you'd know about it. it's worth remembering that mobile numbers begin 077, 078 and 079

17-08-2008, 15:52	#8
OlracUK Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bedford now, used to be Devon Posts: 148	Originally 070 numbers were being pushed as "follow me" numbers. The idea being to have one number that you could redirect to any other number, landline or mobile. But there does seem to be a spate of these "1 ring" going on. I've had a few myself and the number seemed one digit short so I checked the ofcom lists and then the network call costs.

17-08-2008, 16:09	#9
love[wtu]apart Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 103	Quote: Originally Posted by agentz Not true - 070 numbers can be bought/acquired by individuals for personal reasons. I for instance have an 07050 number that I can redirect anywhere I want and I give it to companies that I want to do business with. Most of the time it's directed to my mobile, but I sometimes send it directly to my answer service without diverting my mobile to voicemail. Yes, but most people don't have them. And if you have a missed call from a 070 number, it's going to be a sales call more than likely. If an individual has an 070 divert number, it will not work on outgoing calls and the actual number will be displayed to the person you are calling. Quote: Originally Posted by flagpole it's fair to say that an 070 number is probably something you don't want. there are some legit uses, but usually you'd know about it. it's worth remembering that mobile numbers begin 077, 078 and 079 They also begin 075.

17-08-2008, 22:37	#10
MrSuper Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 9,323	Quote: Originally Posted by agentz Not true - 070 numbers can be bought/acquired by individuals for personal reasons. I for instance have an 07050 number that I can redirect anywhere I want and I give it to companies that I want to do business with. Most of the time it's directed to my mobile, but I sometimes send it directly to my answer service without diverting my mobile to voicemail. And how much are folk being charged when they dial this 07050 number you have??? PS. Thanks to everyone for advice/guidance given. For me, it WAS a scam.

18-08-2008, 15:40	#11
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	Quote: Originally Posted by love[wtu]apart They also begin 075. you sure??? i thought they were like Manx telecom or something.

18-08-2008, 17:20	#12
love[wtu]apart Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 103	Quote: Originally Posted by flagpole you sure??? i thought they were like Manx telecom or something. Yep. My O2 UK number starts 07519.

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