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Nuisance Phone Calls
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I guess many of us have had them and dialled 1471 to try and find out who called. “You were called at (..time..) today. We do not have the caller’s number to return the call.”
Sometimes if I answer the line will just go dead, or someone might ask for me by name but with an accent almost impossible to understand. On other occasions there’s a chattering noise in the background, probably some kind of call centre. Without having the caller’s number I’m not aware of any way to block incoming calls. How do other ABers cope with this?
Sometimes if I answer the line will just go dead, or someone might ask for me by name but with an accent almost impossible to understand. On other occasions there’s a chattering noise in the background, probably some kind of call centre. Without having the caller’s number I’m not aware of any way to block incoming calls. How do other ABers cope with this?
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Quite often there is a long pause after you answer. If I detect the pause I just hang up and carry on with whatever I was doing and they can move on to the next call.
I really don't understand the various revenge tactics that are employed by some, yes the calls can be irritating but they are only doing their job.
I really don't understand the various revenge tactics that are employed by some, yes the calls can be irritating but they are only doing their job.
you get caller ID through your provider, possibly have to pay for the service.
I let all my calls go to answerphone..if it's somebody I know, then I pick up.
If its nuisance call, as soon as it says leave your message they hang up.
People I know, know that I do this so always say 'its so and so talk to me'
I let all my calls go to answerphone..if it's somebody I know, then I pick up.
If its nuisance call, as soon as it says leave your message they hang up.
People I know, know that I do this so always say 'its so and so talk to me'
I get caller display for free with TalkTalk.
Often these calls are from overseas, and come up as 'International'
I never answer if that comes up.
There is a market research company with a London number, who ignore TPS rules. I have stored their numbers as 'Ignore', so I know what to do if they call.
Often these calls are from overseas, and come up as 'International'
I never answer if that comes up.
There is a market research company with a London number, who ignore TPS rules. I have stored their numbers as 'Ignore', so I know what to do if they call.
I have been having similar problems for a long time now. Its worth registering with the TPS but it seems to have no effect on calls coming from a foreign source. Also many UK companies just ignore the TPS and call you anyway.
It has become so bad now that I have resorted to taking the phone off the hook permanently. I emailed everybody I know, telling them to call me on my Mobile instead, or use email.
Its the only way that I have been able to cope. All the revenge methods suggested are just useless.
There needs to be legislation. Its the only way forward on this issue.
It has become so bad now that I have resorted to taking the phone off the hook permanently. I emailed everybody I know, telling them to call me on my Mobile instead, or use email.
Its the only way that I have been able to cope. All the revenge methods suggested are just useless.
There needs to be legislation. Its the only way forward on this issue.
We have been getting these calls every other day. I sometimes have to answer to stop them waking hubby up when on nights. We are registered with TPS but these calls show 'International' on phone window and unless you can get the number nothing can be done. When I answer the recording just says 'Goodbye'. Soooooo annoying.
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