|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sold
by simon8201 - 09/09/26 01:46 PM
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wales
by Joske Vermeule, September 1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums39
Topics49,896
Posts838,013
Members9,635
| |
Most Online1,063
Jun 14th, 2026
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 27,838 Likes: 764
Member of the Inner Circle
|
Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 27,838 Likes: 764 |
Those expletives deleted did my mother in law for 80 quid.
I get the regularly and pretend to be old,, I drop the connection regularly but they call back , I tell them I have pears not apples not windows but they go on. After c 30 mins I tell them to enjoy sex and travel.
Very enjoyable if I have the time.
JohnV6
2022 CX Plus Four
2025 Renault Scenic Alpine etech "Yvette"
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 15,794 Likes: 15
Formerly known as Aldermog Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
Formerly known as Aldermog Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 15,794 Likes: 15 |
The best I have come up with is that I have caller id, and have an answer phone.
If the number is international or withheld number, I do not answer and let it go through to the answer phone.
The problem is that some of the PPI chasers are using 0800 numbers. I have the same, but some now use "ghost" UK phone numbers. I have two strategies, depending on my willingness to play. The first is to put the phone next to the radio. The other is to tell the person that the person they ant to speak to has just been killed in a car accident and I'm his brother.... But as they never call mobiles I'm tempted to kill the land line, once we get 3G I'll probably do so.
Peter,
66, 2016 Porsche Boxster S
No longer driving Tarka, the 2014 Plus 8...
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 60
Just Getting Started
|
|
Just Getting Started
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 60 |
Last time this happened i told them to talk to the owner and then passed the phone over to me 4 year old son. Think it went 10 or 15 minutes before they gave up. Hysterical
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 27,838 Likes: 764
Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 27,838 Likes: 764 |
The bastards especially the PPI ones also now call my mobile.
JohnV6
2022 CX Plus Four
2025 Renault Scenic Alpine etech "Yvette"
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 8,015 Likes: 1
Posting Desperado Talk Morgan Guru
|
|
OP
Posting Desperado Talk Morgan Guru
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 8,015 Likes: 1 |
I read some of these and thought its not only me . The phone has just rang again this time it was an Asian man " I am calling you on behalf of ? befor he got his words out I started with the F/*ff you ! caught him by surprise . He was not quick enough and was taken back by the words so I gave him some more the b*st*rd put the phone down on me and I was just getting into my flow . Spoil sport.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 14,976 Likes: 2
Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 14,976 Likes: 2 |
Richard
1976 4/4 4 Seater
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 5,013 Likes: 32
Charter Member
|
|
Charter Member
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 5,013 Likes: 32 |
....
But as they never call mobiles I'm tempted to kill the land line, once we get 3G I'll probably do so. Whilst it won't completely do the job, there's a very smart little app available for iPhones and android called BT SmartTalk which enables you to use your mobile through your wifi connection. VOIP in other words. The recipient sees your mobile number when you call and the sound quality seems far better than Skype - crystal clear in my case. Depending on your BT package, calls are free too. I use it a lot as I have no mobile coverage at home. However callers cannot route through the service, so it's one way only unfortunately. You need to be at home to set it up as a code is phoned through to your home number - and a text sent to your mobile too, all for security. The huge asset to the service is that when you're abroad you pay UK land line rates from your mobile. Thought I'd mention it in case it was of use to anyone. 
+8 4.8
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 8,015 Likes: 1
Posting Desperado Talk Morgan Guru
|
|
OP
Posting Desperado Talk Morgan Guru
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 8,015 Likes: 1 |
 Has just called me from work I thought it maybe that idiot again but think he was to taken back . said you enjoyed that call I can tell by your laughter , 
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 14,976 Likes: 2
Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 14,976 Likes: 2 |
Thought I'd mention it in case it was of use to anyone. I wish Telstra did something similar - will tell my parents before their next trip here...Thanks!
Richard
1976 4/4 4 Seater
|
|
|
|
|
