Pookies UE Diary

[pooksthebear]

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That has to be stopped.

Are the calls on a landline or on a mobile?

Either way, a change of number should help, although BT could intercept 'nuisance calls.

Meanwhile, keep a whistle by the phone and, whenever the money-grubbers call, deafen the buggers!

Both!! They have rung me, from 3 different numbers on my landline in the last half hour. I have my mobile set to reject the calls now, I have 4 numbers recorded on my mobile so I expect they will use yet another one next time. Several 0800, some 0845 and some are 0114. I have decided I am going to answer and leave them on hold by the tv...

[oldyboy]

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Are you keeping a written record of these calls? If not then maybe you should start now. Could be very handy later.

[pooksthebear]

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Are you keeping a written record of these calls? If not then maybe you should start now. Could be very handy later.

Actually no.. I didnt think about it. I have a call log in my mobile for them all (im not sure if it records rejected ones though) I will start keeping a log though... excellent idea!!

[pooksthebear]

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today.. unsure of times.. on landline only - Cabot have called on :

08003280708 x 2
08450268870 x2
08009172225 x 2
01142180488 x 2
08003289393 x 1

9 times... not too bad i suppose ....!

[Pixie]

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Barclaycard used to be like that with me. I knew which number they were going to call from next

Have you seen this ---> Free Number to Issue Creditors - allaboutFORUMS

[oldyboy]

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I suggest you start writing these down in a notebook jotting down the number, time, and date, also who the caller is if you know. If you have caller display on your landline then it's easy, but if not you dial 1471 and you'll also get the same info, but only for the last number to call you. Also copy down your mobile records. You seem to be getting a lot of calls so you could need a big notebook!

It may seem strange but I find doing this therapeutic!?!

I have caller display and the ringer off. I just see the display light up with the number and see who it is before choosing to answer or ignore. When I started my now defunct DMP the phone was constantly ringing like yours is now, and when it did it always made me jump! If you don't want to, or can't, set it to silent set it to low so it doesn't startle you.

[pooksthebear]

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Barclaycard used to be like that with me. I knew which number they were going to call from next

Have you seen this ---> Free Number to Issue Creditors - allaboutFORUMS

Oooh thats good!! Hmmm yeah I think I will do that then ... but then if I answer the phone to give them the number they will know I havnt changed numbers... hmmm... need a plan

[pooksthebear]

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No need to apologise, Pooks, you are not a pest! If there are any pests round these parts, it's got to be Cabot!

MBNA used to ring me all the time in the beginning: Good Friday, Easter Sunday... sometimes I answered it because it showed up as 'international'. Cheeky sods! That was two years ago in the pre-AAD Dark Ages. When I did answer I often pretended to be a lodger who didn't speak any English...

Thank you Flower

Thats interesting about the international numbers.. ive been getting loads of them too but havnt answered with it being international.. i bet its blooming Cabot!!

[Pixie]

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Oooh thats good!! Hmmm yeah I think I will do that then ... but then if I answer the phone to give them the number they will know I havnt changed numbers... hmmm... need a plan

Write to them?

No guarantee that they'll change the number they have for you but it's worth a try, isn't it?

[pooksthebear]

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I suggest you start writing these down in a notebook jotting down the number, time, and date, also who the caller is if you know. If you have caller display on your landline then it's easy, but if not you dial 1471 and you'll also get the same info, but only for the last number to call you. Also copy down your mobile records. You seem to be getting a lot of calls so you could need a big notebook!

It may seem strange but I find doing this therapeutic!?!

I have caller display and the ringer off. I just see the display light up with the number and see who it is before choosing to answer or ignore. When I started my now defunct DMP the phone was constantly ringing like yours is now, and when it did it always made me jump! If you don't want to, or can't, set it to silent set it to low so it doesn't startle you.

Hi yeah ive got caller display and I just dont bother answering! However.. I think I might start answering and just put the phone by the tv .. leave it there until they hang up haha! Gonna get a notebook tomoro for all the call logging!

[pooksthebear]

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Write to them?

No guarantee that they'll change the number they have for you but it's worth a try, isn't it?

Good plan.. i will put that number at the top of the new cca letter and telephone harassment letter im sending them tomorrow!!

[pooksthebear]

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Someone here posted recently that leaving the phone on a call like that is not a good idea because in some cases you may be charged for it. Unfortunately I can't remember the details maybe someone will be able to clarify but the recommendation was just to put the phone down.

Oh right, I will avoid that then and just not answer (or pick up and immediately hang up)!

Got my letter printed off today so thats going in the post tomoro, hopefully they will leave me alone for a bit then!

[Never-In-Doubt]

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Good plan.. i will put that number at the top of the new cca letter and telephone harassment letter im sending them tomorrow!!

If you read this beforehand, then actually add a line to the template at the very bottom (above the 'yours faithfully') as follows:

"Please note my new contact number is 08719152718. You should take this as formal notice that my previous number is no longer in use by me and any attempts to call it will be classed as undue harassment to which relevant complaints will be sent to your governing regulators. I do request you communicate in writing however should you feel the need to try and speak to me please leave a message and I shall endevour to return your call if I deem it appropriate, otherwise I will respond in writing"

Best of luck.

[pooksthebear]

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If you read this beforehand, then actually add a line to the template at the very bottom (above the 'yours faithfully') as follows:

"Please note my new contact number is 08719152718. You should take this as formal notice that my previous number is no longer in use by me and any attempts to call it will be classed as undue harassment to which relevant complaints will be sent to your governing regulators. I do request you communicate in writing however should you feel the need to try and speak to me please leave a message and I shall endevour to return your call if I deem it appropriate, otherwise I will respond in writing"

Best of luck.

Niddy you are bloody brilliant with words!! Thank you, I will amend letter and add that tomorrow

[pooksthebear]

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Best of luck with Cabot !Pookie!

Thanks! I feel quite good about sending them the letter Niddy did (that I've pinched off someone else but changed slightly!) It will give them something to think about wont it! Isn't Niddy fantastic!! Well you all are really, I am very very grateful for all the help everyone is giving me.

Pooks