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Mackenzie hall - How have they obtaiined by landline number

I had a call from this collection agency and when they called they asked for me by my name whcih i used to use some 6 years ago

ie i used to useto go by the name of christopher and now i use the name chris.

All my recent applications for banks and credit cards have been made using chris and my telephone is x directory

so how have they been able to get my number - as it been shared with by some other bank or comapnay else ?

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  • vax2002
    vax2002 Posts: 7,187 Forumite
    I would explain more about what they want and if we can help you with that.
    Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam
  • KILL_BILL
    KILL_BILL Posts: 2,183 Forumite
    i said they had the wrong number and hung up
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