Get yourself an 0870/0871 number

mechy

cifpower wrote:

Insert From Martin: Be careful with this one to ensure you don't breach the t&cs. *The idea is definitely useful, help to reclaim some consumer cash off the big companies raking it in with their own 0870s (see Say No To 0870: Don't pay to complain)


I've just got myself an 0871 number. Give it to companies such as Sky. gas, electricity and your bank. When they ring you it will earn you up to 5p/minute. And when the balance is at £50 you will be sent a cheque. And it costs nothing to get the number.

http://www.theuknumbershop.co.uk/index.php?page=ng_0871

Just got to try that one.
Thanks

mechy

mrsheen wrote:

sounds good. i get loads of calls between 4-7 trying to sell me stuff cos i obviously buy so much stuff off the net and submit my details. if i start submitting this new number instead, i'd earn a packet! There's nothing dodgy about this is there?

My problem there is I am registered with the TPS, which stops all the nuiscance calls. I'll have to unregiater, to start earning the dosh!! Ha ha

Str4berr3

mechy wrote:

My problem there is I am registered with the TPS, which stops all the nuiscance calls. I'll have to unregiater, to start earning the dosh!! Ha ha

What is TPS? Can u give me more details about this as i don't want any nuisciance calls at all!!!

pud1

i'm very interested in this idea but was just having a look through their T&C and it said
Payment
7.1) The Customer shall pay for use of the Service according to The UK Number Shop’s tariff as amended from time to time.
7.2) Usage charges payable by the Customer shall be calculated by The UK Number Shop according to data recorded by The UK Number Shop .
7.3) The UK Number Shop shall invoice the Customer monthly or yearly for use of the Service and for any standing charges as indicated but the Customer is required to maintain the account in credit at all times.
7.4) Where the customer pays a monthly rental this will be collected by direct debit. If the customer cannot pay by direct debit The UK Number Shop will levy a £2.00 monthly administration charge.
7.5) The UK Number Shop reserve the right to make a charge of £25.00 for direct debits and cheques returned unpaid by the customer’s bank.
7.6) All sums due to The UK Number Shop under the terms of the Agreement are exclusive of Value Added Tax and/or any other taxes applicable at the appropriate rate, such taxes to be paid by the customer.
7.7) Failure to pay within 14 days of the invoice date may result in services being suspended or terminated at the discretion of The UK Number Shop (subject to section 8).

before going any further how much is it going to cost me

Bash

Str4berr3 wrote:

What is TPS? Can u give me more details about this as i don't want any nuisciance calls at all!!!

Your register your details with the The Telephone Preference Service & this should hopefully stop you getting those annoying & pushy phone calls, from canvassers, telesales & various other 'blood suckers'.

Heres their website: http://www.tpsonline.org.uk/tps/

Its actually a good site for getting rid of all types of nuisance calls.
Hope it helps

red

I have just tried to order one of these, got refused and then emailed to ask why, and I got this reply: Hi

The numbers we provide are for business use only. If however you do run a
business you may Fax a copy of your latest landline telephone bill to: 0870 005 6820.

The bill needs to clearly show the business name, address and landline number.
Once we receive this from you we will happily proceed with your order.



Kind Regards


Support Team
The UK Number Shop

conceptaE

Tried these and had no luck so then i tried http://www.twplc.co.uk/ and bingo I got an 0871 number.

Don't know which company to give the number to first, Currys must owe me a small fortune