Risks of googling for contact numbers

[pgn]

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 Charge	65p per minute	65p per minute
09 Access Charge	65p per minute	65p per minute
118 Access Charge	65p per minute	65p per minute
05	35p per minute	Up to 75p per minute
076	Up to 65p per minute	Up to 65p per minute
07 non-mobile and call forwarding services	55p per minute	66p per minute
0800 / 0808	Free	Free
Directory Enquiries (118402)	£1.50 per minute	£1.50 per minute
UK to Ireland	19.5p per minute	19.5p per minute
UK to EU destinations	19.5p per minute	19.5p per minute
UK to Isle of Man, Jersey, Guernsey	55p per minute	55p 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

[Cleoriff]

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

Easy to forget.