Cold Calls

Herbalus

dealer_wins wrote: »

Can pressing numbers on the keypad during a received call really cause charges, or is this just an urban myth?

I haven't heard of this. I thought you shouldn't press buttons as then they know it's a genuine line and will call again.

sidefx

tgon wrote: »

Since buying the BT 8500 home phone ALL cold calls and withheld numbers have stopped. Problem solved!

This may be a stupid question, but does that work no matter who your line provider is?

sidefx

Alfrescodave wrote: »

TPS - absolutely useless. Many companies just ignore the fact that you are registered with TPS - perhaps the threat of £500K will help in the future

My experience of it makes me agree with your sentiment.

Thanks to you all who have replied

Missus_Hyde

Alfrescodave wrote: »

TPS - absolutely useless. Many companies just ignore the fact that you are registered with TPS - perhaps the threat of £500K will help in the future

Absolutely, they really are quite useless!

The only problem I've found is that by blocking "withheld" numbers, some important calls fail to get through (ie hospitals, vets etc.) and so I've had to take off the "withheld" from my phone; I do have "caller display" though, so can decide if I want to answer the phone or not.

I'm usually very rude to cold callers; sometimes depending on what mood I'm in I might lead them on a bit and then tell them to "go forth and multiply!";). I had the old " there's something wrong with your computer" scam the other day; I told the caller that that particular scam was so old it was pensionable and I couldn't believe that it was still being used!:rotfl:

DoaM

sidefx wrote: »

This may be a stupid question, but does that work no matter who your line provider is?

It should do ... provided you have Caller ID/Caller Display enabled on the line. (i.e. the calling number is shown), and it's a BT-based line (actual phone line, not VOIP).

sidefx

DoaM wrote: »

It should do ... provided you have Caller ID/Caller Display enabled on the line. (i.e. the calling number is shown), and it's a BT-based line (actual phone line, not VOIP).

I do have caller ID but my line rental is with TalkTalk . Is that a BT based line?

But as Missus Hyde said, I would not want to block all Withheld numbers because some people who phone are ex directory or call from skype, so not sure how you rectify that issue?

BargainGalore

As said BT8500 excellent phone to block cold callers

http://www.telephonesonline.co.uk/bt-8500-digital-cordless-answer-phone-with-advanced-call-blocker.html

From £25 (reconditioned the cheap one)

review http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/mobile-phones/1401522/bt-bt8500-review-the-best-call-blocker-phone-yet

DoaM

I was looking at this one:

http://www.telephonesonline.co.uk/bt-8500-twin-digital-cordless-answer-phone-with-advanced-call-blocker.html

Do you have any experience with this company?

BargainGalore

No I dont but dont see anything that would make me not use them. As always pay by debt card at least you got some cover

DoaM wrote: »

I was looking at this one:

http://www.telephonesonline.co.uk/bt-8500-twin-digital-cordless-answer-phone-with-advanced-call-blocker.html

Do you have any experience with this company?