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So, I got called back by some Banardos fundraisers after bumping into them while I was out. Ended up agreeing to give money every month, didn’t really plan on it but there you go.

I received a call from someone named Emily who asserted she was representing Microsoft. She said she wanted to help safeguard my computer from threats. The rather amusing part? I run Ubuntu on my home PC! It’s evident this was nothing more than a scam or some sort of fraudulent scheme. I’m actually looking forward to her trying to reach out again!

Received a call from a bloke of Asian descent who claims to be associated with a call-blocking service. Definitely feels like spam to me!

Receiving these silent calls at all hours, both day and night, is quite distressing for an elderly couple with disabilities. It’s utterly baffling and frankly frightening for them. What could be the motive behind this?

I had two calls today where there was no one answering on the other end.

Let it ring out to voicemail cos who knows, probably just another scammer trying their luck again. No message was left.

was just about to answer the phone

They've rung me about seven times already, so now I just ignore it whenever they call.

I received a call with no one on the other end, and it appears to be that same dodgy number from before. Seems like they're back with those old tricks again!

I got a call from this number but when I picked up, there was silence and then it just ended the call.

Got a call but didn’t pick up, no voicemail either, was totally unexpected.

A "Service Engineer" kept calling, really annoying and wouldn't take no for an answer. Didn't want to chat with him at all.

02039728359 I had a rather interesting exchange with this caller, who seemed to possess a fair amount of information, but intriguingly, he was completely unaware that I had moved on from BT several months ago - his details must be at least four months stale. He also appeared clueless about where my direct debit payments were going, rattling off a list of banks without hitting the nail on the head. Things took a curious turn when I probed him for my date of birth. Instead of answering, he repeatedly told me to pipe down, insisting he hadn't requested such information, revealing he was quite out of his depth. Moreover, I've established a personal six-digit code with certain companies, which helps me verify the authenticity of callers, and guess what? He was in the dark about that as well. I genuinely recommend that everyone considers creating a unique number for themselves, as it not only safeguards against potential fraudulent calls but also gives you a solid reference point. If you happen to be scammed even with your personal number in hand, you can at least deduce it’s an inside job. I found myself in this situation, and proving it has been quite a challenge, which is why the personal number is pivotal. Please, spread the word and let’s make it a standard practice to have a unique six-digit identifier underpinning all contracts.

Caution advised. Recently, I received a call from an 0203 number. I've taken the liberty of adding it to my list of nuisance calls. Lo and behold, today I get another call from yet another number. It appears these deceitful tricksters have figured out a way to circumvent blocks and are likely peddling these numbers to call-blocking services. It raises the question of why the phone companies aren't stepping in to put a stop to this nonsense-surely they're raking in a fortune from all these disruptive calls. The whole scenario is reminiscent of unsavoury middlemen profiting off dubious dealings, which should be illegal. It genuinely unsettles me how all political factions seem to feign ignorance regarding the plight of law-abiding citizens.

It seemed like the call came from my phone company.

I tried to say something but the call just kept cutting out and I couldn’t get a word in.

I just received a dodgy phone call.

Got a call where they wanted to talk to someone who's no longer with us, which really upset me. Then they claimed to be from my phone company, trying to sell some call blocking service. Honestly, wouldn’t it be better if someone in charge put an end to these shady businesses and their dodgy tactics? The big bosses must be chilling somewhere on their fancy yachts or villas abroad, so tracking them down shouldn't be too tricky - just follow the trail of permanently tanned, utterly shameless fools.

A caller reached out claiming to represent my telecommunications provider, offering to enhance my service by blocking all those irritating nuisance calls. When I inquired about the company he worked for, he mentioned he was with BT. Following that, he proceeded to verify my name and address-details he clearly already had-and stated that my payments were made through direct debit from Barclays, HSBC, or NatWest. At that point, alarm bells started ringing in my mind, and I requested an email detailing this complimentary upgrade and instructions on how to access it. He became quite irate at this suggestion, threatening to cut off my phone line immediately. I told him to shove off and promptly ended the call.

Similar to what others have mentioned, I too found myself in a bit of a pause upon answering the phone. Eventually, a distant voice, distinctly of Asian descent, cryptically claimed to be representing my telephone blocking service. I allowed him to ramble on for a while as he suggested that they had received some sort of alert about me being hounded by pestering calls (I couldn't help but think, his call is a shining example!). Since parting ways with BT, I rather suspect I no longer have the benefit of the TPS, and to be candid, it never really did an admirable job, as I continued to receive a multitude of unsolicited rings over the years. I found his choice of words quite peculiar, and quipped back with, "Oh, and how precisely would you be aware of that?" After a rather awkward silence, he abruptly ended the call, rather discourteously!

I received a call from someone named Franklin, who purported to be representing our supposed telephone blocking service. If that’s accurate, then our blocking service must be rather dreadful. However, as we haven’t enrolled in any such service, I can only conclude that Franklin was spinning a yarn.

Received a rather dubious call purporting to be from my mobile network provider, insisting that my contract had lapsed and that I ought to renew or upgrade my handset. I promptly ended the call, fully aware that my contract was still active, and in all likelihood, I'd have received a formal notification via post or email beforehand. I have a strong suspicion they were gearing up to solicit my personal details. Stay vigilant, folks!

Got a call that was definitely dodgy trying to scam me.

Some bloke with an Asian accent rang saying he was from my phone company. I was in the middle of cooking, so I told him that. He kept grilling me about it, so I just ended up hanging up.

I received a rather unsettling call supposedly from my phone service provider. Strangely enough, the caller knew my name and address. To top it off, he offered to block all those annoying nuisance calls at no cost to me. When I inquired about which provider he represented and his name, he became increasingly aggressive, asserting that he had already mentioned it. I pressed him for clarification, and he just got louder before abruptly ending the call. Quite the experience, I must say!

There was quite a pause before the caller finally got through. He addressed me using a polite 'Mr.' followed by my first name, stating he was from my phone service provider. I must admit, I was sceptical about his claims and requested that my details be removed from their records. Instead of acknowledging this, he attempted to speak over me, which I found rather disrespectful, so I decided to hang up.