'withheld number' calls
24 February 2005, 10:33 AM
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'withheld number' calls
anyone else get plagued by calls on there mobile phone with 'withheld number' and then when you answer they just hang up ??
tis getting quite infuriating.
is there anyway of tracing or banning these calls to my mobile ??
tis getting quite infuriating.
is there anyway of tracing or banning these calls to my mobile ??
24 February 2005, 10:40 AM
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think they're autodiallers checking if numbers are still in use for updating marketing lists. used to be plagues by these at abourt 4am a few years ago.
could be SIAL...
could be SIAL...
24 February 2005, 10:49 AM
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Its pretty much any number calling through 'switchboards' within businesses plus 141 callers... Eg if I call my mobile from the office right now it says withheld...
Register with TPS to prevent cold calling and do what I do and bounce every single with held number off... BOING!!!
Register with TPS to prevent cold calling and do what I do and bounce every single with held number off... BOING!!!
24 February 2005, 11:43 AM
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go to www.tpsonline.org.uk and on there you can call a number to get yourself "protected" from these auto dialer calls. We had the same problem a few months back, several calls per night. One call and it all went away very quickly.
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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.
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.
24 February 2005, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by richardg
think they're autodiallers checking if numbers are still in use for updating marketing lists. used to be plagues by these at abourt 4am a few years ago.
could be SIAL...
could be SIAL...
24 February 2005, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by rgv_stu
excuse my ignorance but whats SIAL ??
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Originally Posted by rgv_stu
anyone else get plagued by calls on there mobile phone with 'withheld number' and then when you answer they just hang up ??
tis getting quite infuriating.
is there anyway of tracing or banning these calls to my mobile ??
tis getting quite infuriating.
is there anyway of tracing or banning these calls to my mobile ??
24 February 2005, 10:10 PM
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rgv_stu,
i have had a few withheld then hang-up on my mobile this week, typically around lunchtime. Have had lots of spam calls over the years, but the hang-ups are a first - must be a new scammer starting up
mb
i have had a few withheld then hang-up on my mobile this week, typically around lunchtime. Have had lots of spam calls over the years, but the hang-ups are a first - must be a new scammer starting up
mb
25 February 2005, 09:37 AM
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I've also used TPS, and it's very effective. When I moved into my flat, I got a phone line connected and fairly soon started getting calls from the usual double-glazing, mortgage, etc. companies. Registered the number with TPS (and the address with MPS), and problem solved!
As for the 'withheld number' thing, it is possible to ask your operator to always withhold your number (landllines).
As for the 'withheld number' thing, it is possible to ask your operator to always withhold your number (landllines).
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