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What to do if a scammer has your address in the UK

Our addresses are one of the personal details we are happy to share, for many reasons, not least in order to receive mail. So what should you do if a scammer has your address?

25th May 2023

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How to go ex-directory

A telephone directory, or phonebook, is a list of all the phone subscribers in a certain area. Going ex-directory can help keep your number private.

22nd May 2023

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Types of paid numbers – which phone numbers are free and which are not

How much you pay for different types of paid phone calls will depend on your phone provider. There are also different charges between landlines and mobiles. However, there are some numbers that are always free, and some that will always come with a significant price tag.

9th May 2023

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How to verify age online | why is age verification needed?

In the digital age, it’s become easy to buy pretty much anything you want online. But as a retailer or provider of services, finding out who is buying has become even harder. If you’re an online business, you need an online age verification tool.

14th April 2023

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How to block a phone number on a landline

Frequently receiving unwanted phone calls can be a major annoyance. Whether you are bothered by insistent marketing calls or want to prevent certain phone calls for personal reasons, it is possible to prevent a phone number from calling your landline.

13th April 2023

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How many numbers in a phone number

Telephone numbers have a long and complex history. As the world of phones has evolved and changed, new challenges have arisen that have continued to alter the way phone numbers are assigned and used.

12th April 2023

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How do postcodes work - postcodes explained

Postcodes are the cornerstone of the UK postal system. Without them, delivery letters, parcels and important documents would be a long and inaccurate process. With them, the postal services can quickly identify the location of a property and make sure everything is delivered on time.

11th April 2023

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Finding people not listed in the telephone directory

Finding numbers for people who are unlisted or ex-directory is not possible. It’s within everyone’s rights to ask for their phone number to be removed from all listings – and we are happy to provide that service at ukphonebook.com.

10th April 2023