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Old 09-05-2008, 3:20 PM   #1
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Abuse from call center

Spoke to BTs Nuisance Phone Call dept after getting nuisance\abusive calls below from an International Number repeatedly (see below). BT stated they couldn't do anything as it is an International call and our UK law does not extend to any International telecom. USELESS. Makes the fact we are on the TPS almost pointless.

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Old 09-05-2008, 3:23 PM   #2
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Re: Abuse from call center

they cant even block the number? that is useless.

not really the same but i still get sales calls even though i have a bar on them!
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Old 09-05-2008, 4:01 PM   #3
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Re: Abuse from call center

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Spoke to BTs Nuisance Phone Call dept after getting nuisance\abusive calls below from an International Number repeatedly (see below). BT stated they couldn't do anything as it is an International call and our UK law does not extend to any International telecom. USELESS. Makes the fact we are on the TPS almost pointless.

20.50 Gave up and answered - got abuse for hanging up and told me to shutup
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A loud whistle or air horn blasted down the phone will do the trick
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Old 09-05-2008, 4:21 PM   #4
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Re: Abuse from call center

Try to sell them your house.

You don't know how much is ps these people off when they ring to sell you something and they can't get a word in.

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Old 09-05-2008, 4:59 PM   #5
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Re: Abuse from call center

tell BT your going to go with virgin for your phone if they don't offer to block the number or give you a new phone number. There soon try and help you
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Old 09-05-2008, 9:33 PM   #6
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Re: Abuse from call center

I prefer the air horn idea!
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Old 09-05-2008, 9:45 PM   #7
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Re: Abuse from call center

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air horn blasted down the phone will do the trick
rofl A+


What did those idiots want anyway?
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Old 10-05-2008, 7:22 AM   #8
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Re: Abuse from call center

Start the conversation by asking what colour underwear they have on.
Get steadily worse.
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Old 10-05-2008, 7:31 AM   #9
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Re: Abuse from call center

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Start the conversation by asking what colour underwear they have on.
Get steadily worse.
Now that I like...
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Old 10-05-2008, 8:41 AM   #10
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Re: Abuse from call center

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rofl A+


What did those idiots want anyway?
Never got that far. this was the convo in full...

Him: Why do you keep hanging up?
Me: Because theres no one on the end of the line.
Me: Anyhow we are with the TPS and...
Him: SHUTUP
Him: Are you going to be quiet now.
Me: Give me your name and company number

Then he hung up. All I can tell you was that he was asian.
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Old 10-05-2008, 8:49 AM   #11
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Re: Abuse from call center

Just make some BS up about how you have contacted the telecoms authority and they are tracing your call right now. You will be fired from your job etc, assuming he wors for a western phone company.
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Old 10-05-2008, 9:46 AM   #12
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Re: Abuse from call center

before they get chance to speak ask them if they know anything that gets blood out of clothing, tell them you seem to be covered in it and you have no idea why you have a knife in your hand - it was the voices that made me do it, you believe me dont you? its not my fault, there all dead!!!!! then hang up

but the air horn is much better idea but you might have to warn anyone else in the room.
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Old 10-05-2008, 10:42 AM   #13
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Re: Abuse from call center

This might work

[youtube]qb0gU99VBSI[/youtube]
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Old 10-05-2008, 12:48 PM   #14
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Re: Abuse from call center

classic, looks like a fun way to spend an afternoon
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