Scam tele-sales calls

[Evei 10]

I get really sick of the phone calls that now have the automatic computer voice, they ring up then don't even have the manners to have a human talk to you!

 

We have also had bad problems with our phone number and debt agencies trying to get hold of a certain person, I guess we got given their number as they never lived at our address according to the landlord.

[garrence 10]

In addition to registering with TPS (which is very effective), download and print out the complaint forms from the Information Commissioner on the page

 

When someone calls, make out you are interested so you can get their company name and address for the form.

 

There are other forms on that page for the automated calls and emails/sms sent from the UK.

 

They are for complaining under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations Act that came into force in December last year.

 

The Act makes it illegal for a UK company to send you spam unless it has your permission.

[mega_monty 10]

Another tip is to get your phone set up so that it does'nt accept calls that are "number witheld" which most telesales / spam calls are, therefore they simply cant get through to you.