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PingDit
22-10-2008, 21:37
I want one - I want one!

A device which claims to alleviate the problem of cold calling has been launched by two British inventors.

Linky thingy: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7682111.stm
MrMasher
22-10-2008, 21:39
And I thought for a moment it was going to be Gizmo the Gremlin answering phones!
Tashy_Man
22-10-2008, 21:45
Well head on over to the website (http://www.truecall.co.uk/)then and buy one.......

Crack on....................:PDT_Xtremez_09:
MrMasher
22-10-2008, 21:53
Why would I pay for that when I take pleasure in telling people to fcuk off??!!
Sniffer
22-10-2008, 21:57
Especially for sodding £99.99!

Why not just try this:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=oKmpbJuMT40
grumpyoldb
22-10-2008, 21:57
I answer the phone with.........."BT investigations........"

My friends and family have got used to it now.:0
Scaley brat
22-10-2008, 22:03
Especially for sodding £99.99!

Why not just try this:


That sounds like those crazy Americans Bob and Tom !! :PDT_Xtremez_15:
MrMasher
22-10-2008, 22:05
I answer the phone with.........."BT investigations........"

My friends and family have got used to it now.:0

I find answering by saying WHAT? loudly and forcefully makes them hesitate a bit as well!:PDT_Xtremez_28:
Plumber
23-10-2008, 01:07
My favourite is asking the question; Whats plastic and goes click? As I hang up the phone.
firestorm
23-10-2008, 10:42
Or simply register with this site-
http://www.callpreventionregistry.co.uk/?gclid=COrjzsj6vJYCFQXO1AodZkYmxQ

Its free and stops the calls.

And this one for junk mail-
http://www.mpsonline.org.uk/mpsr/