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How Rude!
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LadyScozz | Report | 11 Aug 2014 02:13 |
The 'phone rang... |
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SueMaid | Report | 11 Aug 2014 04:47 |
That's happened to me too, Lady Scozz. Very annoying :-| |
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LadyScozz | Report | 11 Aug 2014 05:55 |
If they call back and get me........ they will get an earful!! |
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DazedConfused | Report | 12 Aug 2014 11:48 |
This is not good. |
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GlasgowLass | Report | 12 Aug 2014 12:52 |
Some companies say they have the right to call you whether you are registered with the TPS or not. |
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'Emma' | Report | 12 Aug 2014 12:56 |
Been on the TPS list for years and imo it's a |
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LadyScozz | Report | 12 Aug 2014 13:01 |
I'm also fed up with charities 'phoning us. Charities are not covered by the Do Not Call listings. |
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ValerieM | Report | 12 Aug 2014 14:05 |
Glasgow Lass, I worked in Market Research for many years and if it is a genuine Market Research company they are not allowed, under the Market Research Society Code of Conduct, to pass your details on to a third party. |
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SueCar | Report | 12 Aug 2014 15:12 |
Funnily enough, I was getting a lot of calls last week then I decided on a new tactic: as soon as I answer I listen carefully, and if there is a long pause followed by a distant voice shouting 'Hello Ma'am' I just press the red button without saying anything. |
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GlasgowLass | Report | 12 Aug 2014 17:20 |
Yes Valerie, you are correct about genuine Market Research but a company called Consumer Lifestyles ( or something similar) always say they are doing Market Research. |
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