what do you do?!
usually i call them back but ive had 2 from diff numbers and im suspicious!
usually i call them back but ive had 2 from diff numbers and im suspicious!
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if its important they will keep calling and/or leave a message...ignore 'em innit
Ignore them 
Im way too nosey to not know who it is so ring them back 
I never answer unknown calls... and I never call them back.
Its never good news! At best its some third party mobile company trying to get you to upgrade your phone early.
Its never good news! At best its some third party mobile company trying to get you to upgrade your phone early.
If you are not in my phone book the WHO ARE YA??????
I never answer any number that I haven't stored already, and it the random number doesnt leave a voivemail................. then up them
I never answer any number that I haven't stored already, and it the random number doesnt leave a voivemail................. then up them
quote:Originally posted by drum:
If you are not in my phone book then WHO ARE YA??????
I never answer any number that I haven't stored already, and it the random number doesnt leave a voivemail................. then up them
ahhhh! keep frookin it up$... ****it!!!
good job i neva foned back... they just foned back...some dude lookin 4 a next dude.
HOWEVER its suspect coz on friday same thing happened, sum1 called sayin 'ooz's that? mum... can i speak to so and so'. i was like err wrong number... now next number fonin askin for the same dude.
like what the hell?!
HOWEVER its suspect coz on friday same thing happened, sum1 called sayin 'ooz's that? mum... can i speak to so and so'. i was like err wrong number... now next number fonin askin for the same dude.
like what the hell?!
I hate this! It really annoys me, especially if it's a withheld number.
I have a block on withheld numbers.
I always find it hilarious when people who clearly have the wrong number leave a message on your answerphone 
the numbers wernt wivheld... and they were 3 diff numbers. 2 today and 1 on friday. both calls taken asked for the same dude.
quote:Originally posted by Scrumtum:
the numbers wernt wivheld... and they were 3 diff numbers. 2 today and 1 on friday. both calls taken asked for the same dude.
Try googling the numbers. Sometimes they are companies selling stuff who use that multiple calling thing.
Just completely ignore them. If it's important they'll call back. I make it a point never to answer witheld numbers. They shouldn't be ringing me if they don't want me to know who they are.
I just ignore them, I only call back if it's numbers or family I know. If it's important they will ring again.
quote:Originally posted by Hotpants Helen:
I have a block on withheld numbers.
I know
quote:Originally posted by Orchid:
Just completely ignore them. If it's important they'll call back. I make it a point never to answer witheld numbers. They shouldn't be ringing me if they don't want me to know who they are.
The problem with ignoring them is that most calls that come through an automatic switchboard are number witheld. That covers businesses, shops, GP surgeries, hospitals etc. They could be someone you are waiting to phone you back.
quote:Originally posted by *BB*:quote:Originally posted by Orchid:
Just completely ignore them. If it's important they'll call back. I make it a point never to answer witheld numbers. They shouldn't be ringing me if they don't want me to know who they are.
The problem with ignoring them is that most calls that come through an automatic switchboard are number witheld. That covers businesses, shops, GP surgeries, hospitals etc. They could be someone you are waiting to phone you back.
I tend to deal with business, shops or hospital on my home phone and usually know who is going to ring and when. The only witheld numbers seem to come through on my mobile phone and they get ignored. I only give my mobile number to friends.
quote:Originally posted by *BB*:
The problem with ignoring them is that most calls that come through an automatic switchboard are number witheld. That covers businesses, shops, GP surgeries, hospitals etc. They could be someone you are waiting to phone you back.
These services usually have a number set aside for outgoing calls to recipients that block witheld number calls (I work for the NHS)
It's a good idea to Google the number that called you if you don't know it. Usually the first result displayed will be a website where other people have reported unsolicited calls from the number. It's often a sales call.
I'm on the Telephone Preference Service list but still get lots of calls. Caller display means I never answer them though
quote:Originally posted by Hypermnesia:quote:Originally posted by *BB*:
The problem with ignoring them is that most calls that come through an automatic switchboard are number witheld. That covers businesses, shops, GP surgeries, hospitals etc. They could be someone you are waiting to phone you back.
These services usually have a number set aside for outgoing calls to recipients that block witheld number calls (I work for the NHS)
It's a good idea to Google the number that called you if you don't know it. Usually the first result displayed will be a website where other people have reported unsolicited calls from the number. It's often a sales call.
I'm on the Telephone Preference Service list but still get lots of calls. Caller display means I never answer them though
I have caller display but I haven't blocked number witheld calls so I have to answer them in case I miss an important call. So if I am understanding your post correctly, this means that I can have them blocked without missing those important calls?
quote:Originally posted by *BB*:
I have caller display but I haven't blocked number witheld calls so I have to answer them in case I miss an important call. So if I am understanding your post correctly, this means that I can have them blocked without missing those important calls?
Yep, if you do choose to block witheld numbers, NHS will either use a landline that is set to reveal the outgoing number, or call you from a mobile number. Alternatively, you can request that they only contact you on your mobile number.
quote:Originally posted by Hypermnesia:quote:Originally posted by *BB*:
I have caller display but I haven't blocked number witheld calls so I have to answer them in case I miss an important call. So if I am understanding your post correctly, this means that I can have them blocked without missing those important calls?
Yep, if you do choose to block witheld numbers, NHS will either use a landline that is set to reveal the outgoing number, or call you from a mobile number. Alternatively, you can request that they only contact you on your mobile number.
Thats great! Thanks ever so much for this information, I had no idea.
quote:Originally posted by *BB*:
Thats great! Thanks ever so much for this information, I had no idea.
You're welcome
Ignore them lol
quote:Originally posted by *BB*:quote:Originally posted by Hypermnesia:quote:Originally posted by *BB*:
I have caller display but I haven't blocked number witheld calls so I have to answer them in case I miss an important call. So if I am understanding your post correctly, this means that I can have them blocked without missing those important calls?
Yep, if you do choose to block witheld numbers, NHS will either use a landline that is set to reveal the outgoing number, or call you from a mobile number. Alternatively, you can request that they only contact you on your mobile number.
Thats great! Thanks ever so much for this information, I had no idea.
That sounds really good I will enquire about this tomorrow
I Ignore them.
unless they keep ringing you ignore them. I always ignore withheld and tbh any i dont recongnise. If its important they will leave a message.
quote:Originally posted by pussycatj:quote:Originally posted by Hotpants Helen:
I have a block on withheld numbers.
I know
Wow! Para much?
I never phone numbers i don't know back. If its urgent they can leave a message or phone back later.
I ignore them.
I've been getting one from and 08 number everyday for the last three weeks,and today have already had one from Aberdeen and one from Cardiff.
I didnt know you could google a phone number!
I've been getting one from and 08 number everyday for the last three weeks,and today have already had one from Aberdeen and one from Cardiff.
I didnt know you could google a phone number!
I kept getting call me texts from an o2 number all weekend. His nibbs is like who's that? "dunno" arent you going to ring them? "No".
If I don't know the number I don't answer.
If I don't know the number I don't answer.
Just found a website called whocallsme? JUst type the number in and it will tell you if others have reported it.Turns out all my numbers are offering free updates.Oddly ones t-mobile who upgraded my phone last month ????????Sounds like a scam to me
I'm guessing 'dude' has a similar number to Scrumbum!
I keep getting 0908 numbers...i have told them so many times that i do that anymore
quote:Originally posted by Bovrilking:
I keep getting 0908 numbers...i have told them so many times that i do that anymore
I have just discovered how to block a number on my phone!
I always get scared and don't answer numbers I don't know or are withheld, unless I've been applying for jobs as it could be an interview! I once had loads of voice messages from this family trying to get their teenage son to come home after he'd left in a strop! It was like having eastenders on my phone!