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which debt collecting agencys ring from 0800 numbers
fizzel81
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just missed an 0800 number call confused as to who it could possible be, they left a blank message on answer phone yesterday and again today
any ideas would love to know who ive missed
any ideas would love to know who ive missed
DFW nerd club number 039 
'Proud To Be Dealing With My Debts' :money: i will be debt free aug 2010
2008 live on 4k +cb £6,247.98/£6282.80 :T
sealed pot 2670g
2009 target £4k + cb £643.89:eek: /£6412.80
'Proud To Be Dealing With My Debts' :money: i will be debt free aug 20102008 live on 4k +cb £6,247.98/£6282.80 :T
sealed pot 2670g
2009 target £4k + cb £643.89:eek: /£6412.80
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May well just be a marketing call, many used 0800 number footprints so that you can call back free to get your details removed.fizzel81 wrote:just missed an 0800 number call confused as to who it could possible be, they left a blank message on answer phone yesterday and again today
any ideas would love to know who ive missed
however be weary that you don’t get drawn into revealing to many details just in case it is a DCA.
have you tried ringing the number ?:rolleyes: It’s hard enough remembering my opinions - without remembering my reasons for them :rolleyes:0 -
thank you, i never thought to try the number, i will do so from my mobile as i can withold my number from thatDFW nerd club number 039 'Proud To Be Dealing With My Debts' :money: i will be debt free aug 2010
2008 live on 4k +cb £6,247.98/£6282.80 :T
sealed pot 2670g
2009 target £4k + cb £643.89:eek: /£6412.800 -
its BT probably due to us trying to change to tesco telephoneDFW nerd club number 039 'Proud To Be Dealing With My Debts' :money: i will be debt free aug 2010
2008 live on 4k +cb £6,247.98/£6282.80 :T
sealed pot 2670g
2009 target £4k + cb £643.89:eek: /£6412.800 -
You can withhold from BT too - dial 141 before the number
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For what it's worth - 08004049316 is a number used by HSBC, usually from their overseas call centres. Did you hear news about their call centre in Delhi? Another suspicious number (possibly mbna/capital1) is 0800 7838422.
Worth remembering that calls to 0800 numbers, from a mobile, are not always free and can attract premium rate charges.I am NOT, nor do I profess to be, a Qualified Debt Adviser. I have made MANY mistakes and have OFTEN been the unwitting victim of the the shamefull tactics of the Financial Industry.
If any of my experiences, or the knowledge that I have gained from those experiences, can help anyone who finds themselves in similar circumstances, then my experiences have not been in vain.
HMRC Bankruptcy Statistic - 26th October 2006 - 23rd April 2007 BCSC Member No. 7
DFW Nerd # 166 PROUD TO BE DEALING WITH MY DEBTS0 -
This number is HSBC,
0800 7838422
They call me about 5 times a day!!:beer: Have champagne tastes...but got a beer budget!!:beer:0 -
Also trying to withhold your number to an 0800 doesn't work (i'm almost certain).0
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You could try using a VOIP (Skype) phone, costs about £20, calls to 0800 numbers are free (also very cheap to other numbers). other number can not recognise your number - even if they do, you can block their number. all you need is internet connection - broadband best.I am NOT, nor do I profess to be, a Qualified Debt Adviser. I have made MANY mistakes and have OFTEN been the unwitting victim of the the shamefull tactics of the Financial Industry.
If any of my experiences, or the knowledge that I have gained from those experiences, can help anyone who finds themselves in similar circumstances, then my experiences have not been in vain.
HMRC Bankruptcy Statistic - 26th October 2006 - 23rd April 2007 BCSC Member No. 7
DFW Nerd # 166 PROUD TO BE DEALING WITH MY DEBTS0 -
fizzel81 wrote:just missed an 0800 number call confused as to who it could possible be, they left a blank message on answer phone yesterday and again today
any ideas would love to know who ive missed
I Assume that the collection agencies directly at the bank so HSBC, Capital One etc.
Most of legitimate DCA'S such as moorcroft, Wescot, J B Debt recovery and the DCA I work for all operate on local rate numbers so that we can act under OFT guidelines (Not calling from premium rate numbers) if a DCA located in England is trying to get you to call back on a premium rate number or national rate then best thing to do is contact OFT or CAB and get their advice as it is unfair to use premium rate numbers for people who cant afford it0 -
is there any directory/website of 0800 numbers?I am NOT, nor do I profess to be, a Qualified Debt Adviser. I have made MANY mistakes and have OFTEN been the unwitting victim of the the shamefull tactics of the Financial Industry.
If any of my experiences, or the knowledge that I have gained from those experiences, can help anyone who finds themselves in similar circumstances, then my experiences have not been in vain.
HMRC Bankruptcy Statistic - 26th October 2006 - 23rd April 2007 BCSC Member No. 7
DFW Nerd # 166 PROUD TO BE DEALING WITH MY DEBTS0
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