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Qtx · 03-04-2014, 15:32

Registered with TPS and never get any random calls. Worth registering imo.

The call centres outside of the UK can ignore the TPS so the best way is not to give out your number in the first place. Not something you should have to do but it does help. When you fill out a form or a company asks for your phone number, ask yourself if they really need it and if it would be necessary for them to call you at any point. If the answer is no, give them a number with a few digits switched. If you ever get pulled up on it, you can say it was a typo. Most companies will happily sell as many of your details on as possible for profit.

Doesn't help your current situation but if you change your number at some point, something to keep in mind.

03-04-2014, 15:32	#20
Qtx Inactive Join Date: May 2012 Location: Probably outside the M25 Services: Sky Fibre Unlimited 40/10 Posts: 3,473	Re: How to block unwanted marketing calls? Registered with TPS and never get any random calls. Worth registering imo. The call centres outside of the UK can ignore the TPS so the best way is not to give out your number in the first place. Not something you should have to do but it does help. When you fill out a form or a company asks for your phone number, ask yourself if they really need it and if it would be necessary for them to call you at any point. If the answer is no, give them a number with a few digits switched. If you ever get pulled up on it, you can say it was a typo. Most companies will happily sell as many of your details on as possible for profit. Doesn't help your current situation but if you change your number at some point, something to keep in mind.