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papasmurf 10-04-2011 02:20

01234567898 - Can I Block It?
 
I've been getting about three calls, a day over the last couple of weeks, from the above number. :mad:

I know it's a scam number, e.g. offering you poll-tax rebates etc. Plenty of info on the net.

It's never been answered, as we have caller ID, and no message is ever left.

Is there any way to block this number? i.e stop the 'phone ringing / causing a missed call?

Could I call Virgin to request this?

Any advice appreciated.

(BTW, already registered with TPS, in fact have been for years.)

Welshchris 10-04-2011 02:56

Re: 01234567898 - Can I Block It?
 
just tell them that your handing it to the Police i bet they will soon stop.

papasmurf 10-04-2011 03:59

Re: 01234567898 - Can I Block It?
 
Absolutely correct, but the thing is, I don't intend to answer any of theese calls.

Research on 'tinternet has brought up the fact that usually, the first couple of times you answer are dead lines anyway.

I'm guessing that whoever is doing this is wanting a couple of 'positive hits' before they commit a call-center 'hen' to actually talk to someone. A bit like replying to spam e-mails. They know they've got a real address, (yep I know 'phone numbers are all real).

Thing is, I really can't be bothered with this ****. Maybe I'll give it a couple of more weeks, and see if they give up. (I hope).

_wtf_ 10-04-2011 10:47

Re: 01234567898 - Can I Block It?
 
http://www.mpsonline.org.uk/tps/

Ordered a new BT line this week and BT automatically add your number to this.

carlwaring 10-04-2011 11:18

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Quote:

Originally Posted by _wtf_ (Post 35209523)
http://www.mpsonline.org.uk/tps/

Ordered a new BT line this week and BT automatically add your number to this.

Or just stick with your VM line and add yourself to that :)

Peter_ 10-04-2011 13:05

Re: 01234567898 - Can I Block It?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by _wtf_ (Post 35209523)
http://www.mpsonline.org.uk/tps/

Ordered a new BT line this week and BT automatically add your number to this.

And what difference does that make as per the first post as he still gets the calls.

Plus anyone can add phone numbers to the TPS even mobile ones.

_wtf_ 10-04-2011 13:05

Re: 01234567898 - Can I Block It?
 
FFS, My point was BT automatically add your phone number Virgin don't.

The OP may not be registered so is why he's getting the calls.

To the OP if you are registered take the call get as much information as you can and then report them to TPS

Kymmy 10-04-2011 13:11

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If someone is hiding behind a fake caller ID do you really think that they care about the TPS registry????

:rolleyes:

Peter_ 10-04-2011 13:18

Re: 01234567898 - Can I Block It?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by _wtf_ (Post 35209596)
FFS, My point was BT automatically add your phone number Virgin don't.

The OP may not be registered so is why he's getting the calls.

To the OP if you are registered take the call get as much information as you can and then report them to TPS

You can also report any potential scams here http://www.actionfraud.org.uk/

I was also pointing out above that you can register your mobile phones.

You can also purchase this device http://www.truecall.co.uk/acatalog/trueCallShop.html

_wtf_ 10-04-2011 13:36

Re: 01234567898 - Can I Block It?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Kymmy (Post 35209599)
If someone is hiding behind a fake caller ID do you really think that they care about the TPS registry????

:rolleyes:

Just looked at the number :dunce:

nodrogd 10-04-2011 17:22

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This is no doubt a spoofed number. A quick look at Who calls me brings up a thread going back to December last year.

papasmurf 11-04-2011 02:14

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That is one of the sites I checked to get my info nodrogd. Yep, it seems to have been a pain for a lot of people for quite a while.

Kymmy 11-04-2011 09:05

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It's gotta be fake as it can't be a Bedford number as it's missing on digit

roger skillin 11-04-2011 13:44

Re: 01234567898 - Can I Block It?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Kymmy (Post 35210005)
It's gotta be fake as it can't be a Bedford number as it's missing on digit


It's not missing a digit 01234 is the code 567898 is the number which is 6 digits the same as all standard numbers

Kymmy 11-04-2011 14:27

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:doh: I missed the last 8


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