0871 revenge

koolkat_2

I've searched all over the site and can't find the thread I'm looking for. A while ago it was suggested we get revenge on companies who waste our time phoning and trying to sell stuff to us by getting our own 0871 number and giving it to such companies as a contact number. I did this (strangely don't get so many rubbish calls these days) and get an statement emailed once a month. It's all of about 12p this month Don't think I'll ever reach the £50.00 threshold for getting paid but if it discourages annoying calls it's all good.

Anyway I thought I'd have a quick look at their site which is different to the one I originally applied on and it now says there that the service I've got costs £10 per month although when I took it out it was free. Has anyone who did this been charged or contacted about a monthly fee? I've emailed them but no reply yet. ???

PTLD

got mine from

https://www.contactnumbers.com

no charges ever & no minimums for payback -- received a cheque for £1.02p!!

sergeant121

got mine from

https://www.contactnumbers.com

no charges ever & no minimums for payback -- received a cheque for £1.02p!!

Now THAT does look interesting!

0911 198 xxxx numbers / FREE 'connection' / NO monthly fees / £0.37 per minute rebate at all times.

Now that's what I call revenge!

koolkat_2

Nice one I'll swap to that I think - easier han trying to get an answer out of my current company and with them you have to accumulate £50 before they'll pay you!!!!!!

Smashing ;D ;D ;D

monomer

Just be aware that FAQ says:

Premium Rate services are regulated by ICSIS and may require their prior approval.

I'd suppose a personal premium rate number would be governed by the same ICSIS rules?

Robert5988

I'd suppose a personal premium rate number would be governed by the same ICSIS rules?

Unfortunately you are correct.

This is covered in “Saynoto0870” and I quote:

You need to buy recording equipment, and register the fact that you operate a "premium rate service" and you also need to make a bond payment to ICSTIS.

You need an announcement stating that the call is recorded, the cost of the call, and queuing is prohibited on 090 numbers, and a delay in answering the phone, ie no 1571, and leaving the phone ringing is in breach of those rules.

Nice idea though!

achilles

I've searched all over the site and can't find the thread I'm looking for.

If it's any help, I think this is the thread that started the 0871 discussion