pattricia   575 #1 Posted September 23, 2020 Twice this week my landline phone has rang and nobody spoke on the other line. The first time I could hear someone rattling papers and moving things around on a desk, but they never spoke. Today the phone rang and someone was listening but never spoke so I put the phone down. After dialling 1471 for the persons number the first caller withheld their number and today’s caller was a Sheffield number. I was in two minds whether to ring back but decided not to. I have a call blocker number but haven’t blocked the call. It’s no good ringing BT as they never give anyone’s name out. I wonder why this is happening ? Seems rather eerie to me. Would you ring back or not ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
nikki-red   308 #2 Posted September 23, 2020 Cold callers. They have a system that auto dials numbers, but sometimes there’s not a person ready to actually take the call. It’s an annoyingly common thing, I wouldn’t worry too much about it. Dont ring them back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
pattricia   575 #3 Posted September 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, nikki-red said: Cold callers. They have a system that auto dials numbers, but sometimes there’s not a person ready to actually take the call. It’s an annoyingly common thing, I wouldn’t worry too much about it. Dont ring them back. Thanks nikki. You’ve put my mind at rest. Also glad you told me not to ring back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
iansheff   88 #4 Posted September 23, 2020 (edited) Did you put the number in any websites such as https://www.shouldianswer.co.uk/ or https://whocallsme.com/ Whenever I get a number that has rung me that I missed, I use a look up site to see if I can see who called. Edited September 23, 2020 by iansheff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
pattricia   575 #5 Posted September 23, 2020 58 minutes ago, iansheff said: Did you put the number in any websites such as https://www.shouldianswer.co.uk/ or https://whocallsme.com/ Whenever I get a number that has rung me that I missed, I use a look up site to see if I can see who called. Didn’t know of this link. Thanks I will try it. However I did not miss these calls, it’s just that they didn’t answer when I picked the phone up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
*Wallace* Â Â 333 #6 Posted September 23, 2020 I get these quite often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
pattricia   575 #7 Posted September 23, 2020 29 minutes ago, *Wallace* said: I get these quite often. Quite eerie aren’t they ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
zach   235 #8 Posted September 23, 2020 1 hour ago, pattricia said: Quite eerie aren’t they ? Don't let them get to you. Just more crap people have to put up with on phones. I don't use my landline (no phone plugged in) but my mum who's in her 80's used to get these calls and really fret over them. I just advised her on a 5 second type rule, if you say hello and no response in 5 seconds, just hang up and get on with your day...don't give it another thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
pattricia   575 #9 Posted September 23, 2020 35 minutes ago, zach said: Don't let them get to you. Just more crap people have to put up with on phones. I don't use my landline (no phone plugged in) but my mum who's in her 80's used to get these calls and really fret over them. I just advised her on a 5 second type rule, if you say hello and no response in 5 seconds, just hang up and get on with your day...don't give it another thought. Thanks Zac, I shall take your advice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
*Wallace*   333 #10 Posted September 24, 2020 12 hours ago, pattricia said: Quite eerie aren’t they ? Yes they  are a bit but you get a sixth sense with the ambient noise on the line and I just hang up,what pee’s me off is if you are upstairs when it rings it’s second nature to get down the stairs as quick as poss to answer it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
pattricia   575 #11 Posted September 24, 2020 1 hour ago, *Wallace* said: Yes they  are a bit but you get a sixth sense with the ambient noise on the line and I just hang up,what pee’s me off is if you are upstairs when it rings it’s second nature to get down the stairs as quick as poss to answer it. I have a phone upstairs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
pattricia   575 #12 Posted September 24, 2020 Just had another silent phone call with no answer. They put the phone down at the other end. What I have noticed is that they are all at the same time every day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...