Beeping...

[d000hg]

Since we moved into a new place a few weeks back, we've had the phone ring between 3-10 times a day, at intervals between 5 minutes and several hours. When we answer, all we get is a "beep.... beep.... beep" for about 10s after which the other end hangs up. It's a private number and we have no idea what or who it might be - I theorise some sort of line-test, my wife reckons someone might be trying to send us a fax.

Can anyone suggest what it is and/or how we can get it stopped?

[gingerjedi]

It might sound radical but have you tried ringing BT and asked them to monitor your line for incoming calls so you can get an explanation? I’m pretty sure they can stop unwanted calls.

[DimPrawn]

Have your phone operator bar all phone calls where the caller ID is withheld.

Anonymous Caller Rejection

Basically, if anyone phones with their number withheld, they get a message asking them to redial without withholding their number.



In this way, if you receive spam calls or nuisance calls, you can make a complaint about them.

[Cyberman]

Try dialling 1471 to get the number and then complain to BT. If you cannot get the number, complain to BT and they should be able to trace the number. Then sue the originator for nuisance calls.

[Platypus]

Have your phone operator bar all phone calls where the caller ID is withheld.

Thus blocking calls from your local GP, hospital, etc.

[OwlHoot]

Since we moved into a new place a few weeks back, we've had the phone ring between 3-10 times a day, at intervals between 5 minutes and several hours. When we answer, all we get is a "beep.... beep.... beep" for about 10s after which the other end hangs up. It's a private number and we have no idea what or who it might be - I theorise some sort of line-test, my wife reckons someone might be trying to send us a fax.

Can anyone suggest what it is and/or how we can get it stopped?

Try hooking up a FAX to receive the incoming FAX. If that works, you'll at least know who the sender(s) is/are.

[DimPrawn]

Thus blocking calls from your local GP, hospital, etc.

Nope. My GP and hospital does not withhold their numbers.


Only sleazy ****ers withhold their numbers.

[gingerjedi]

Nope. My GP and hospital does not withhold their numbers.


Only sleazy ****ers withhold their numbers.

Make sure you use your mobile number on your CV then.

[swamp]

Land lines are a big waste of time, and they are only used by spammers. Got rid of mine years ago.

Bring on naked DSL (for those without cable) and sort out VOIP.

[BrowneIssue]

Can anyone suggest what it is and/or how we can get it stopped?

Get registered with the Telephone Preference Service. It may be automated cold calling. They auto-dial a number of lines per operator; the first victim to pick u gets the cold call; the others get (normally) silence. It might be that.

And register with the Mailing preference Service while you are at it.