070 Numbers for Escorts, Are You Being Scammed as a Client or duped as an escort?
Do be warned there are some directories out there that advertise escorts etc using 070 numbers (e.g. escortDirectory-UK.com and even VivaStreet).
Although some profiles may be genuine, some of these profiles MAY not be genuine and will have been created to encourage you to call the number.
Again, let me reiterate, this is not to say all are not genuine but we want you to be aware of this.
When an escort registers on VivaStreet, for example, they are asked if they would like
“PROTECT YOUR REAL NUMBER – with our FREE Viva Protect service”
Of course, this sounds like a great idea! But take a look at the small print. Let’s take a look:
They describe this as “A smart way to protect your personal number for FREE.”
The registration process goes on to tell the escorts that “All calls will be routed to your number directly but the caller will never have access to your actual number. This is a good option if you don’t wish to share your personal number on the website. This feature is pretty popular with our users and is absolutely free.”
Now the female escort is almost hooked. What a great idea! Could this be one of those “something for nothing” deals that is jut a no-brainer?
Well, let’s read on:
“With the Viva Protect service your real number will be masked with an anonymous and secure number: 070xxxxxxxx.. Calls from potential buyers to this number will be redirected to your personal number. Your personal phone number will always remain private.
This service is completely free for you. Users contacting you on this anonymous and secure number will be charged the standard rate for this service.”
Okay, did you spot the text that says “will be charged the standard rate for this service.”
Do you know what the standard rate is for this service? Let’s take a look at what the regulator tells us:
Calls to 070 numbers may cost up to 50 pence per minute from a BT landline and more from a mobile. The price will not necessarily be explained during the call itself.
Yes, that’s 50p Per Minute!
Rest assured, we do not permit this on UK Adult Zone.
So if you do find one let us know by clicking on the Report Abuse link.
We will be putting in place a system to prevent the use of these in the near future. 070 numbers are often used for call forwarding services.
So be Number Aware.