Who is calling me! 0555 7801

Tricky · 09-09-2005, 20:40

This number keeps calling me and when I answer the phone goes dead
If I call it back, it's a dead number
Can I do anything about it! - It's happened about 6 times this evening already

EDIT : I suspect it's NEXT Directory!?

dilli-theclaw · 09-09-2005, 20:41

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Originally Posted by Tricky

This number keeps calling me and when I answer the phone goes dead
If I call it back, it's a dead number
Can I do anything about it! - It's happened about 6 times this evening already

All I could find was this...

http://www.ukphoneinfo.com/cgi-bin-Phones/nng?GNG=0555

Jules · 09-09-2005, 20:41

It is too short to be a phone number isn't it?? Sorry it has me baffled

09-09-2005, 21:20

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Originally Posted by Tricky

This number keeps calling me and when I answer the phone goes dead

Sounds like a 'silent call' http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programme...st/4157612.stm

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Originally Posted by Tricky

If I call it back, it's a dead number
Can I do anything about it! - It's happened about 6 times this evening already

Typically these are from a call centre. They dial ahead of an operator being available, and the system then tries to connect an operator with a dialled call. (These guys must get very tired, answering calls without even taking a breath!)
Anyway, if, when you pick up, there is no operator available, the system just hangs up.

The number usually doesn't allow incoming calls.

The number you've shown is too short for an actual telephone number (in the UK, anyway) - check using 1471 and let us know the full number.

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Originally Posted by Tricky

EDIT : I suspect it's NEXT Directory!?

Did you mean Ex-directory? That has nothing to do with whether you can call the number or not. Just whether it appears in a directory or not.

Shaun · 09-09-2005, 22:08

You can activate silent call guard also:

0870 4443969

http://www.tpsonline.org.uk/tps/news2.html

SLM · 09-09-2005, 22:11

Try registering with TPS online

http://www.tpsonline.org.uk/tps/

I have and it is fantastic to get NO annoying calls.

marky · 09-09-2005, 22:16

Sorry to sound silly but they allways use 555 in films because theres no such number
not that its that in your case

Graham · 10-09-2005, 19:06

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Originally Posted by marky

Sorry to sound silly but they allways use 555 in films because theres no such number

Err, that's *American* films, because there's no 555 area code in the USA!

**Paul** · 10-09-2005, 19:25

AFAIK there are no numbers starting 05 in the UK either.

Graham · 10-09-2005, 19:53

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Originally Posted by Paul M

AFAIK there are no numbers starting 05 in the UK either.

When Mercury Communications were operating they used 0500 as their version of 0800 but I presume that got changed when the numbering system was reviewed.

According to this article in Wikipedia numbers starting 05 are "05 Reserved for corporate numbering and VoIP services."

Shep · 11-09-2005, 01:32

could well be a voip form of line, if i remember correctly bt's voip broadband scheme (Broadband Voice) was using similar number allocation to this one.

http://www.bt.com/broadbandvoicepackages/faq.html#6.1
<quote>
Can I request a specific telephone number or ask for my number to be changed?

Unfortunately, this functionality is currently not available. The Broadband Voice numbers which start with 05 are automatically allocated when you order the service and cannot be changed.
</quote>

p

barret · 17-09-2005, 15:22

I found out today who is behind these calls. It is Bulldog broadband.

barret · 17-09-2005, 16:09

I recommend you call Bulldog customer services on 08004048151 and tell them what you think of their marketing methods.
If you are already registered with the telephone preference service you should also make a complaint about Bulldog. Goto www.tpsonline.org.uk/tps/

Chimaera · 17-09-2005, 16:16

Or mention it on here

marky · 17-09-2005, 16:31

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Originally Posted by Chimaera

Or mention it on here

Thats not fair we get a basement they get a cafe