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Risks of googling for contact numbers

pgn
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This advice for all phone users to be weary of picking numbers for common services as offered in the "Sponsored Ads" section of a Google search:

"How to spot a call connection service:

  • Official numbers usually begin 01, 02, 03 or 0800
  • If the number beings 09, 087 or 084, it is likely to be a connection service and will cost more
  • When searching for a number on a search engine, be aware that the first number may not be the one you are looking for
  • Look out for paid-for ads - these may be connection services."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66529264

 

O2's chargeable number list:

Service numbers, access charges and international calls

Voice call charges Pay Monthly Pay As You Go

084/087 Access Charge65p per minute65p per minute
09 Access Charge65p per minute65p per minute
118 Access Charge65p per minute65p per minute
0535p per minuteUp to 75p per minute
076Up to 65p per minuteUp to 65p per minute
07 non-mobile and call forwarding services55p per minute66p per minute
0800 / 0808FreeFree
Directory Enquiries (118402)£1.50 per minute£1.50 per minute
UK to Ireland19.5p per minute19.5p per minute
UK to EU destinations19.5p per minute19.5p per minute
UK to Isle of Man, Jersey, Guernsey55p per minute55p per minute
UK to All other destinations£3 per minute£1.50 per minute

Full O2 list here: https://www.o2.co.uk/help/account-and-billing/extra-charges-guide

 

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Thanks for reminding us of these numbers @pgn. Also the access and international charges.

Easy to forget.

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