Prank calls

Orla K

Alright they arn't really prank calls, their number appears on my phone and all they say is 'whos dis'. Then when I don't answer they hang up and send me a text asking something similar.

They did it last Saturday and again today. I really don't want to have some bored idiot asking me the same question again and again. If any of you want to keep them entertained so they stop ringing me then be my guest, their number is <SNIP>. If this is against the rules, I apologise, but not to the people ringing me.

Larianne

Nah I don't think you're allowed to post up mobile numbers.

jaffa20

Just don't answer. they'll give up eventually or answer it and give a simple... "you've got the wrong number". Not that hard.

marcsignal

tbh, there could be a simple explaination for it. Did anyone borrow your phone recently to call someone ?? Maybe they saw your number in their call log, and just don't recognise it? Might explain why they're ringing your number back to find out.

If they are harrassing you they would surely block their own number from appearing on your phone.

just a thought.

tman

Tell them a meteorite must have struck the phone line

Orla K

They do sound quite stupid, I wouldn't put it past them not to block there's. I have given my number out in places for work, I would guess that that's where they got my number from either that or just random calling.

Mark200

Answer and then just put the phone down. Wastes their credit

marcsignal

tman wrote: »

Tell them a meteorite must have struck the phone line

brilliant !

or record this phone message, and play it back when they ring

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DINu35v3eMU

tony1kenobi

If someone calls me and says "who's this" I have a standard response:

"You called me motherfcuker so you know who I am, and if you don't you fcuking will if you don't state your business. Make sure the next thing I hear is the sound of you hanging up or I am going to kill the man who made your glasses".

I change jobs with alarming frequency. Companies do not appreciate my phone manner.

Fizman

Tell them the package is at the airport. Brown bag. Under the fifth seat.

Orla K

what I might do is next time they ring and there's a guy around, I'll get the guy to answer and say "Hello, this is sargent _____"

Valmont

Well if it is some crazy stalker that really wants to chop you up into burger meat then there is probably not much you can do about it so just enjoy yourself while you can. Maybe take that trip to Disneyland you've been promising yourself.

Karl Hungus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9nJ0rpAcqk

RATM

'There must be a meteorite that hit the line' ftw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YwQ9mRyBjc

seanybiker

why wont ya just answer and say sorry you must have the wrong number. Then if they keep it up you will know their fools. Fairly standard .

Tactical

Keep a clear written log of dates, times, number and what was said.

Take it along to your local Garda station and it will be dealt with.

There are laws on this that are relevant.

If the number is an unregistered mobile, it can be removed from the network.

Don't engage in conversation, hang up. Let your local Garda station know you're receiving the calls and start keeping a log.

S.I.R

whever someone rings me with a numberi dunno and starts being an ejjit i just go " hello, your breaking up " they say hello then i begin singing hello by lionel richie...


my great kareoke skills put to use. :rolleyes:


if they continue on hold ive got neevr gonan give you up by rick astley, total eciplse of the heart and many other gay 80's songs in the sleeves.

newballsplease

tony1kenobi wrote: »

If someone calls me and says "who's this" I have a standard response:

"You called me motherfcuker so you know who I am, and if you don't you fcuking will if you don't state your business. Make sure the next thing I hear is the sound of you hanging up or I am going to kill the man who made your glasses".

I change jobs with alarming frequency. Companies do not appreciate my phone manner.

your so cool.

Cherryvega

Tactical wrote: »

If the number is an unregistered mobile, it can be removed from the network.

Not true, bars will be placed or a change of number will be offered (depending on individual circumstances). The number will not be removed from the network.