Pete Clarke Wrote:
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> Hi Merc,
>
> You can get BT to block calls that don't allow
> "1471" to log their number - which is handy for
> the pre-recorded "you've won a prize" cons. You
> have to pay for the service though.

I'm not with BT. I'll have to check see if my phone co. do a similar thingy...


>
> The ones that p*** me off are the ones from India
> where the introduction is "Hi, my name is
> <insert western name here>. I have no
> problems with Indian call centres but I do have a
> problem with people trying to sell me something
> and then lying about their names!
>
> Pete
>

Yeah. Most annoying. Those that leave a message telling you you've won a prize are annoying too, especially as the people who recorded it sound like really good actors.

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