Cold callers

[suechu]

I've had two on my personal mobile number just this morning, again selling help with PPI claims. I know they're only doing their job (most of them sound very young) but it's so invasive. I need to ring that number that's meant to help limit this - anyone know it? Tks.

[suechu]

bumpetybump

[mccfluff]

i know the tps number but i think its for landlines

http://www.mpsonline.org.uk/tps/whatistps.html

[woofgang]

http://www.mpsonline.org.uk/tps/index.html

[daffy654]

http://www.mpsonline.org.uk/tps/index.html

[Ellipsis]

Works for mobiles too ...

"The TPS can accept the registration of mobile telephone numbers, however it is important to note that this will prevent the receipt of marketing voice calls but not SMS (text) messages. If you wish to stop receiving SMS marketing messages, please send an 'opt-out' request to the company involved."

[suechu]

Thks all. Haven't had any of those text messages Ellipsis but as well to know how to avoid them. I know they're only following their training, but I find it maddening they want me to identify myself before they've told me who they are, and then they ask how I am, etc., like we're old friends. Believe this is called 'building a rapport' - doesn't work with me I'm afraid.

[smart1]

TPS - think it works on mobiles too.

[suechu]

OK I've done it, for my land and mobile numbers. Quick, easy and free. Great stuff. Have to say though, I already did this years ago (sorry, couldn't remember how which is why I bothered you guys) and after an initial big decrease, the calls gradually gathered pace again. It will be worth it if it's just a short - term improvement and I have to do it again. Thanks again all. x

[quinie]

Several of my friends and I registered with TPS.Think we'll maybe have to do it again.Lately I've been inundated with cold calls and also calls where nobody answers-really annoying

[murraymints]

tps only for landline..speak to your provider they can maybe put a screen on for you...

[ojread2]

The last call I had didnt withhold their number
I explained I did not want them calling em again
They called again less than an hour later
I let rip

[Ellipsis]

TPS does cover your mobile. Unfortunately it does not stop nuisance calls from abroad, only from within the UK ...

[suechu]

Murraymints, I registered both my land and mobile nos. with TPS, successfully I thought. Why don't you think they're not for mobile nos.? Time will tell, let's see how many I get today!

As I've already said, I do feel for the poor s-ds who have to make these calls, must be one of the worst jobs, cold calling.

[murraymints]

my dad was being pestered by these accident recovery/compensation type thingies..I spoke to BTabout it ..although he is orange mobile..it was they who said that tps has no control over mobs or callers from overseas...

[suechu]

Update : not one cold call since Friday on either land or mobile phones. Bliss. Thanks for the advice my dearios.