You are in a queue and disconnected before they get to you properly. You can stop unsoliscited (sp) calls, can't remember how, but google will tell you.

the annoying thing about these calls is if they originate overseas, you can't stop them but if they are UK based you can.

Are you registered with the TPS??  http://www.tpsonline.org.uk/tps/  if not do so because this could cut down the amount of these calls you get substantially.

I'm fed up with Indian call centres calling me asking if I've had an accident recently

Just tell them no but they may well have one if they keep calling you!

I'm so tempted to do that  but I tend to just put the phone by the television until they ring off   Homes under the Hammer will do that to anyone 

Thanks for that Col.

Its weird how they disconnect before they get to you, what a set up!

I will have to get them stopped, fast

Ive only had this number for a few months and i get many calls , but they normally wait to talk before putting the phone down. Calls about accidents, debt help etc etc, never ending. 

Someone at home just said there is an increase in Phone and Internet Hoaxes as well, where they tell you to phone another number.. fortunately this has not happened yet, but its best to be aware as you can get ripped off/conned.

 I've said a few things 

I had that a few years ago and I got so spooked that I called BT to find out what to do. It was BT who told me about the cold callers, at least I stopped being frightened then, managed to find the relevant site and it's been very quiet since then.

I'm TPS registered - it cuts back on a lot of calls but I still get some. The ones I do get usually apologise and hang up immediately when I say I'm TPS registered.

Even if you're not registered it's worth telling callers that you aRE - in all honesty you might just as well register - it's free of charge.

I've just registered with TPS Sooz
Thanks folk for your replies and help.  

OHHHHhh im tps registered and it hasnt done anything to stop me getting them. I have also started getting them on my mobile and its driving me crazy!!!! the worst ones are the debt consolation ones, i love arguing with them.

Get rid of the landline...daa da.

Just say, "Yes, can you smell it from there?!!"

My husband gets sucked in and tries to be polite but it just goes on and on ...........................I just say - I'm TPS registered and I'm not interested and hang up. I really don't like to be rude but it's a gross invasion of privacy. TBH - I feel sorry for the people at the call centres but .....I try to do it as quickly and politely as possible - I don't want to waste their time - I guess they develop a thick skin after a while!

I got those ones a while back lol

Its the silent cold calls,    i hope they don't record them before they hang up hahhaa

I'm TPS registered and ex-directory and we still get these stupid calls. The ghost / silent ones are the worst because you can't vent your rage at anyone,

you can report them if you are tps registered

Absolutely - you just say I'm TPS registered what's the name of your company and they instantly apologise and hang up. It cuts down on the calls but doesn't stop them - you have to simply tell the ones who get through!

I'm TPS registered and we only get about one call a month now ... in fact, I quite miss them

I think these type of calls are automated and are programmed to respond differently if you say something as that will tell them they've got a 'real' number. So don't say anything, as that might increase the number of calls you get..

I think they 'round ring' and respond to anyone that picks the phone up Fluffs........therefore is caller display the way to go? I've been thinking about it for a while, but I'll have to buy a new phone  and I'm also registered, but still get a few calls

Thanks Fluffy.

It's not so bad through the day when I'm at work, but when I'm on holiday/off for any reason it is maddening

I have caller display. The problem is their numbers are usually "withheld" or "unavailable". No.1 son's home number is withheld and No.2 son's work number is unavailable, so I always answer them in case it's my sons.

I have no idea why this is happening Evelyn but that made me LOL for some reason

Ah right Yogi, so clearly that doesn't work then      I have seen something on a shopping channel from BT called Truecall. I haven't checked this out properly but wonder if anyone has it and what they think of it?

I have heard that Truecall works well. The only problem is it costs around £100.

We are registered with TPS but apparantly this only protects you against "sales" calls.

So basically, the ar$es that phone you about doing surveys etc can call you whenever they want.

Here.. have some of mine Rexy Pudd .. . nothing like a cold call on a winters night 

You've set me of again 
I'm missing the lovely Westernly voice at the other end...  

He hasn't rang back.. He can't understand geordie swear words lmao

I don't actually mind taking part in surveys TBH..............however if I'm not in the mood I cut them short and just say 'I haven't the time or I'm really not interested' then I simply hang up ..............I don't feel guilty about it.

 You can imagine my Scottish swear words - how aggressive must I sound


Soozy, I don't feel guilty either but lately we have had a spate of calls asking if they could discuss the survey that we have recently taken part in - we hadn't done anything of the sort.

One caller had the audacity to practically call me a liar.

Strange that he hung up when I asked him the date and time I was supposed to have taken part in said survey.

PMSL!!! go you Ev

Yeah, I knew it was quite a bit expensive Yogi, but if it does the job it's designed for?

See, I do Soozy. The peeps that 'accost' me in the middle of the street bug the hell out of me  and I believe half of the rubbish/scams that go round eminate from these people  I never stop to take part and always say I haven't got time

OH thanks for that tip, i will tell them that i am registered and hopefully that will help.

xx

When i get annoying calls on my house phone if theres a number left on 1471 i put it into www.whocallsme.com to find out if its a known phone scam or similar. So far its been quite useful.