Just want to vent

MothballsWallet

[rant mode ON]

Over the last few weeks, I've had a couple of cold calls from withheld numbers from companies (I think it might be the same one for reasons I will get to in a minute) offering to help deal with debts with that little-known government legislation, yada yada yada.

Both calls had the same recorded message, so that is why I think the calls are from the same company.

In both cases, I just waited until they got to the "press x to speak to an advisor", and pressed whatever number they said.

The 1st time, the chap I spoke to was friendly, and agreed to get my number marked as "do not call" when I asked him.

This time, as soon as I asked for my number to be marked as "not interested", they hung up on me.

I really think something more needs to be done about the use of auto diallers by companies, in addition to the current Ofcom regulations, which do not go far enough, imo.

[rant mode OFF]

Thanks for letting me vent, guys.

hollydays

I have had a call where I answered and a recorded voice told me it hadn't been able to get through to me!! (this is thought to be better than silent calls?)

You rang me to..er..tell me you rang me..er..confused..as I didn't want to speak to you, perhaps I should have done callback then rung you to tell you to call me back,then answered saying "Hello,no,I am not in."