Protect Your Number explained
Stay safe, smart and secure with Protect Your Number. This service helps you avoid scammers and nuisance callers - at no extra cost.
Here’s how it works:
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When a seller creates an advert we give them a service called 'Protect Your Number'
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The advert shows a unique Autotrader number, instead of the seller's own phone number
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When a buyer calls, they get redirected to the seller - without seeing their personal number
Why should private sellers protect their number?
Protect Your Number is included with all our advertising packages. Buyers are charged for calls at standard rates - so they don't pay more either.
Using Protect Your Number allows us to block known scammers and nuisance callers. This means you can spend more time talking to genuine buyers.
Yes, Protect Your Number works with mobiles. To stop scammers sending you text messages, your mobile will be replaced with a landline number.
What does this mean for buyers?
Don’t worry, there is no extra cost. Calls are charged at the usual standard landline rate charged by your call operator.
It helps to protect Sellers from unwanted calls. As the number re-directs, we are able to block known scammers and nuisance callers. Giving the seller a better experience and you more chance of getting connected.
No. It is not currently possible to send a text message.