you were called today at ....

Heinz

stressedout75 wrote: »

the thing is we are ex-directory, it probably doesnt help that we give our details out on-line quite a bit regestering for different things im wondering if these details get shared they say there safe but are they really, i only sign up for big branded names though.

Unless you need calls from whichever site you're registering with, why do you give your real number? I 'mistype' mine nearly every time (having checked that the number I use does not exist).

amibovvered

Heinz wrote: »

Unless you need calls from whichever site you're registering with, why do you give your real number? I 'mistype' mine nearly every time (having checked that the nunber I use does not exist).

That's a good idea! I object to having to give my number to every Tom !!!!!! or Harry, not because I'm ex-directory but because I'm deaf so don't want them ringing me anyway, particularly on-line shopping etc where they have my email address anyway.

Buzby

How irresponsible is 'mistyping' your phone number? Good grief!

So, you get peace and quiet, whilst the hapless subscriber who ACTUALLY has the number, and done you no harm - gets hit with calls you encouraged because you provided a false number...? Talk about being anti-social! I hope anyone that stoops this low has strangulated broadband and line noise for the rest of their lives.

Instead of lining up some unfortunate user for unwelcome calls, the RESPONSIBLE telephone user who values their privacy will already know the answer. The ONLY give their difrect line number out to family and friends who require it. For the rest, leave the telephone number box BLANK. There's no kudos in proving you've got a phone number, but for those firms who ensure you cannot proceed without providing something, firms like Flextel will provide (for free) a virtual number on a 08xx code,many of which will do clever thiings, like provide the originating CLI (caller display) if available, or you can set up time periods where calls to this number are sent to voicemail, or even all calls that HAVE no number, the customisation is the key.

I have an 'easy to remember' number in a large city, and I've lost count of the number of calls I get from anxious/dumped boyfriends/girlfriends and insurance salesman who call my number all wanting to contact a diffferent named individual. Hardly fair, is it? Especially when the technology is out there to keep your sanity.... in not mine.

Tigsteroonie

Buzby wrote: »

How irresponsible is 'mistyping' your phone number? Good grief!

So, you get peace and quiet, whilst the hapless subscriber who ACTUALLY has the number, and done you no harm - gets hit with calls you encouraged because you provided a false number...? Talk about being anti-social! I hope anyone that stoops this low has strangulated broadband and line noise for the rest of their lives.

I believe he actually said:-

Heinz wrote: »

Unless you need calls from whichever site you're registering with, why do you give your real number? I 'mistype' mine nearly every time (having checked that the number I use does not exist).

Your rant is not required.

simax

Get ACR (Anonymous Caller Rejection) for about £1 a month. Will stop withhold callers dead without changing your number.

Problem solved

BarneyBee

i know they are a little bit expensive but you could try a call blocker "Truecall"

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2417201=

you could input a phone number as 01**1 111111 if you get my drift

Heinz

simax wrote: »

Get ACR (Anonymous Caller Rejection) for about £1 a month.

Unfortunately, BT charges £4/month for that.

brewerdave

simax wrote: »

Get ACR (Anonymous Caller Rejection) for about £1 a month. Will stop withhold callers dead without changing your number.

Problem solved

But as had been said many times before, public switchboards eg hospitals and some Govt. organisations, withold the number ....

witchypoo

Apparently
"we do not have the callers number to return the call"
is most definitely from an overseas number. It's very annoying and I would be the same if they rang at 2am! I get calls after 9pm some nights but never after 11

spike7451

macman wrote: »

Because calls from abroad don't take into account the time difference. They're silent because they use auto-diallers, and there aren't always enough 'agents' to keep up with the auto-diallers. Regulation here is tighter, but in many other countries it's weak or non-existent.

Any call center I've worked in have had set calling hours;
Mon-Sat 0900 to 2100Hrs
Sunday & holidays 1300 to 1800Hrs.