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How can I find the (BT) phone number of someone who is ex-directory? I have the address so can write but I need to contact them urgently.

DonKiddick Thurs 14/07/05 13:55

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sweggie
Thurs 14/07/05
14:32

Basically, i'm afraid you can't. Any directory enquiry call line are under absolute strict instructions to never give the number out. They won't even ring them on your behalf to let them know that someone is trying to contact them urgently. It could lead to hoax and cold callers which is possibly why they were ex-d anyway. Unless you have a mutual connection with these people who might be able to help, it looks like the written word will be the only option.

d0gsb0dy
Thurs 14/07/05
16:43

The only hope you have, and this is definitely a long-shot, is to find someone with an old copy of UK Info and hope they maybe had the number on there before going ex-D. As Sweggie says, they are very strict on this one.

spangle111
Thurs 14/07/05
18:38

It's not only that they won't ring them on your behalf its that they don't have the number shown - all they see on the screen where the numbers are usually shown is X/D and nothing else - this prevents the operators who are suckers for a hard luck story from being fooled into divulging confidential information. Sweggie is right in saying the only way is to get a mutual friend to help or just to stick to pen and paper.

MargeB
Thurs 14/07/05
19:44

You can contact them same day if you're fast enough, via same day courier.

fly258
Thurs 14/07/05
21:40

If the case is urgent enough, the local police (at the other end) might contact them for you.

DonKiddick
Thurs 14/07/05
23:35

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OK. Thanks! I get the message. The letter's in the post!

Oneeyedvic
Sat 16/07/05
13:16

Not sure if you realise that there is a difference between not appearing in the written directory (telephone directory) and not listed in the operators directory.

As an example, if you pick up a local directory, you will not find my number. However, if you phone directory enquiries and give my name and address, I am listed and they will give you my number.

This means that I don't get idiots call me at random from the phone book, but if someone needs me urgently, they have a way of contacting me.

When you install a new phone line BT ask you the above question.

newcliofan
Sat 16/07/05
21:19

A telegram is quick.

rtb0379
Sun 27/07/08
18:29

hi i'm trying to trace margret currie i think she ex-directory i thnk she lives at 5 mizzan close,beverly high road hull

filbirx
Wed 30/07/08
10:26

If you get a private investigator they can on occasions get you the ex-directory number, but remember, because you are ex-directory does not mean that your number is withheld, ex-directory means the name is excluded from the directory ONLY, you have to state that you want the number withheld also

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