How do I stop a telephone number 08456021111 that keeps calling me?

[scrummyyummy]

I keep having this telephone number 08456021111 keep calling me for the past few weeks but today, it rang 9 times!! I don't answer it because I don't recognise the number but they never leave a message. 9 times so far today is ridiculous! I think it must be some sales number but I have already registered with BT for that special no sales call number thing and we are ex-directory. Is there any way I can stop this number constantly calling me?

[237SJ]

Answer the phone when they call you and tell them not to call you again. If you don`t tell them not to call you your number will stay on their computer database.

[bednobs]

looks like someone has accidentally sent a text message to your landline, and it'll keep ringing till you listen to it

[scotman]

seems to be a common occurrence

http://www.google.co....cial&client=firefox-a

[snags]

According to this link:

http://whocallsme.com...mber.aspx/08456021111

It is associated with BT, when someone sends a text to your house phone/landline, they phone you with the message...

[boxtops]

If that's the case - answer it and listen to the message, that'll stop it.

[scrummyyummy]

Righto, thank you everyone. I'll answer it next time and hope no-one's trying to sell me insurance, etc. Some of them are so persistent! I just don't tend to answer numbers I don't know because I used to answer every call and regret it afterwards. Thanks again!

[netibiza]

Have a whistle at the ready and if it's a human, blow like mad, they never ring back!!!

[scrummyyummy]

LOL Neti!! Might just try that....

[Buenchico]

As has been stated, it's BT's 'text to speech' service, which allows you to receive text messages sent to a landline.

If you answer when you're called from that number, you'll receive the text free of charge.

If you call that number yourself it will be a free call with many BT calling plans, or either ½p per minute or 2p per minute (depending upon when you call).

Chris

[scrummyyummy]

The same number has just called again and I answered it this time. You are all correct! It was an SMS voice message from the dentist! I thought if it was a message, it would have left the voicemail message on my answerphone but I guess it doesn't work like that. I'm glad the mystery has been solved now! Thanks everyone for your help!