Unwanted ph calls ?

aussielle

I'm ex-directory but just lately keep getting unwanted calls from companies.

I don't wait to hear what they're trying to sell me, just ask where they have got my number from. They always say automated dialing, does this mean I have to also register with the TPS to stop them?

Edinburghlass_2

aussielle wrote:

I'm ex-directory but just lately keep getting unwanted calls from companies.

I don't wait to hear what they're trying to sell me, just ask where they have got my number from. They always say automated dialing, does this mean I have to also register with the TPS to stop them?

I was told by someone that when they are dialing automatically that they dial out a few at a time so its the first one to answer that gets the call. The answer is to let your phone ring four times at least before answering then hopefully someone else will have got that particular call.

No harm in registering with the TPS and adding in mobile phone numbers too to counteract spam sms!

derrick

Freephone number for TPS 0800 398893

aussielle

Edilass you're a star, thanks for the speedy reply.

It's not a major problem in the grand scheme of things, it just pecks my head. :mad:

I'll contact TPS and try to refrain from answering the ph until after 4 rings..

aussielle

That was painless enough... all done :cool:

Thanks for the ph no Derrick

andy88_2

Do you use Just-Dial or any of its affiliates? Use 141...

Read the T&C - number will be sold to telemarketers

aussielle

I use just dial saver and I'm going off now to read the small print.

What's 141?

andy88_2

dial 141 from BT before any number to withhold your number for that call

of course if you use different providers that need to recognise your number eg 18866, 1899 you can't 141, but I don't think they do that

aussielle

Thank's for your reply

I can't find anything on the Just dial saver site about selling numbers..

The only other companies we use are Planet talk (think it's now called Primus) and BT for the line rental

I don't need to dial 141, my number is automatically witheld (long story after a few problems years ago)

andy88_2

this is from the T&C from a site on an adjacent thread

Terms and conditions apply and are available at https://www.spgroup.uk.tt Use of the service will be deemed to be an agreement to allow relevant marketing of telecom services to your telephone number. If you wish to not receive any marketing, let us know, on the website.

andy88_2

just-dial itself

Use of the service will be deemed to be an agreement to allow relevant marketing of telecom services to your telephone number. If you wish to not receive any marketing, you can e-mail us at care@just-dial.com