I had one plumb new depths today. Again it was telephone company called Delhico or similar (anyone heard of them and their sharp practices?).
Anyway the indian chap rang me and didn't give his name but introduced himself as Delhi co and passed off his call as courteousy and concern about overseas calls being made on my line. Basically, he was trying to scare me into beleiving that there was a fault and someone was running up a bill.
Now my phones with Talk Talk, and my tarif allows me to make overseas for free provided that the duration is no longer than 70 mins. Since i live on my own, it would require someone to break in, use my phone and then let themselves out again. Not very likely. Anyway I let him prattle on to see where he would go with this, and it soon became clear.
"is your number xxxxx?" I confirmed it was
"Well in order to stop these calls it will be necessary to issue you with a new number" :lol:
Like hell it would. At this point I decided to declare my hand a bit, pointing out that I can make free calls, that Talk Talk have no connection with Delhi Co, and that issuing a new number doesn't stop people using the phone. I also pointed out that the issuing of a new number is not his responsibility, unless of course he is trying to get me to change supplier, and lying to do it. I called him a con man, and challenged him to deny it. He hung up
I duly tried ringing Talk Talk and after 20 mins of listening to a loop of Thunder Clap Newman..... gave up
