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Keep getting called by an 0800 number (merged)

Kerryatter
Posts: 40 Forumite
in Mobiles
Hi - I wonder if anyone can help me or have had the same problem?
I keep getting calls on my Orange Mobile from 08000641087 and when I answer they just hang up on me! I'm getting between 2 and 3 calls a day now and it's beginning to drive me round the bend! :mad: Who are these people and what do they want? I'm very reluctant to call them back as I don't know if it's some kind of scam or it'll make matters worse because I have called back...
I have tried to google the number but nothing came back.
Suggestions anyone?
Thanks
Kerry
I keep getting calls on my Orange Mobile from 08000641087 and when I answer they just hang up on me! I'm getting between 2 and 3 calls a day now and it's beginning to drive me round the bend! :mad: Who are these people and what do they want? I'm very reluctant to call them back as I don't know if it's some kind of scam or it'll make matters worse because I have called back...
I have tried to google the number but nothing came back.
Suggestions anyone?

Thanks
Kerry
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You could try calling them back after withholding your caller id - better on a landline as you'll be charged on your mobile.0
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if you ring the number it says its a recorded message on behalf of 02, probably trying to sell you a phone!0
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Kerryatter wrote:I keep getting calls on my Orange Mobile from 08000641087 and when I answer they just hang up on me! I'm getting between 2 and 3 calls a day now and it's beginning to drive me round the bend! :mad: Who are these people and what do they want? I'm very reluctant to call them back as I don't know if it's some kind of scam or it'll make matters worse because I have called back...
This originated from LBM, a direct marketing company. O2 outsource LBM for both inbound and outbound telesales.
They use automatic dialling systems hence the silent calls you are receiving.0 -
i thought as long as they left a freephone number for youto call back on that diallers were ok?
is 08000 def free?0 -
0800 numbers are free to call from a landline. From a mobile all networks apart from O2 contract charge to call them.
"Code: 0800 064
Type: Service
Use: Freephone Services
Operator: ntl Group
Tariff Band: No fee (inc VAT)
Service: Service "0 -
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Get your mobile, and any other number, blocked from being called by marketing sales etc.
Use The Telephone Preference Service (TPS), via this link:
http://www.mpsonline.org.uk/tps/
Consider writing to O2 and the agency calling to then say that your number is listed with TPS and you wish no further calls from them.
Silent calls should be outlawed completely, in my opinion.
Also from their site, linked from main page is info on silent calls:
Silent Calls
'If you have been troubled by calls where the phone rings but on answering there is no one there, you may wish to register your number on the Silent Callgard Service on 0870 4443969.
These calls are generated by automatic dialling equipment which dial more numbers than there are operators available to take the calls.'
I assume this is to provide a further level of blocking, to prevent them.
Good luck. Rob0 -
Thanks Guys! I have now registered with TPS. I'm aware that I may still get these calls but now I know I can ignore them.0
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thanks for posting this - I've just had a missed call from this number, googled it and got this thread - glad it's not just meInitial Mortgage January 2024 - £160,000
Initial Mortgage free date - January 2058
Mortgage as of 1st February 2024 - £159,134.98
Overpayments to date - £79.62
Current Mortgage free date - January 20580 -
Thanks for info. I am also receiving calls from this number and am pleased to be able to know who it is via this excellent website.0
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