Private Number abuse.

[nihilist]

Really annoying.

Some twob keeps phoning and hanging up, private number. Vodacom say they can do f-all about it unless I go to the police... right, like that will do bugger all.

 

[Boodles]

Have whistle with u - then blow the fuuck out of it

 

[nihilist]

Now where'd I put that foghorn...

 

[Skeptik]

I think Vodacom just wants a case number so they can deal with it.

If the same person persists, just start swearing. Nobody likes that.

 

[Highflyer_GP]

If the same person persists, just start swearing. Nobody likes that.

Sorry I have to disagree, some might find it amusing and get a kick out of it, and before he knows it the frequency of the calls will increase.

 

[bdt]

Have whistle with u - then blow the fuuck out of it

Good point; when I'm unfortunate enough to talk to someone who has a screeching baby or *shudder* something like a parrot/conure that's going off it feels like a hot needle going into my brain: you can't beat a high-pitched shriek for that kind of misery.

 

[nihilist]

Yeah.. what pisses me off the most is the fact that Vodacom are totally indifferent to the situation.

When the shmuck phones I just hit Answer, hit mute and leave it going for as long as he wants to waste money.

 

[Cadavre777]

I just dont answer calls from private numbers, just reject them and they soon get the message.

 

[limnos]

This is why I NEVER answer Private Number calls. And all my friends know I don't. If it's a company (as most of them only use Private Number) i'll silence the call and wait to listen to the voice message.

 

[Skeptik]

Really annoying.

Some twob keeps phoning and hanging up, private number. Vodacom say they can do f-all about it unless I go to the police... right, like that will do bugger all.

I've just read an article somewhere on why this might be happening. It may be due to call-centres which automatically dial numbers. If the operator isn't ready to speak to you, either the call terminates or there is a silence. This has led to numerous complaints and investigations. Apparently, overseas, companies have to measure how many times this occurs and face heavy penalties should it be too many.

I'll see if I can find the story.

 

[The_Unbeliever]

When the shmuck phones I just hit Answer, hit mute and leave it going for as long as he wants to waste money.

Do that

There's no law against that

As for swearing, I won't do that, it is an offense and you can be taken to court for that.

 

[nihilist]

Wonder if going to SAPS would be fruitful or not.