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Speakers' Corner: Discuss Telemarketing fines increase proposed in the Non-Diving Related Forums forums: "The Call Prevention Registry is a trading name of Alpine Investments UK Ltd" just wondering what's in ...

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Old 24-01-06, 01:33 PM
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"The Call Prevention Registry is a trading name of Alpine Investments UK Ltd"

just wondering what's in it for them......




What's in it for them is the call they make to you requesting £33 registration fee
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"The Call Prevention Registry is a trading name of Alpine Investments UK Ltd"
just wondering what's in it for them......
£33 if you fall for their sales pitch.

The Telephone Preference Service, on the other hand, is free.

From their website:
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Be wary of people calling you claiming to be from the Telephone (Mailing) Preference Service asking for payment to complete your registration. TPS is a FREE service.
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£33 if you fall for their sales pitch.

The Telephone Preference Service, on the other hand, is free.
Welcome to YD (Bit of an old thread you've resurrected here though )
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telephone calls
I kept getting the mystery calls on mymobile. Total pain as I keep it in my handbag (buried)

eventually they get me and it is "3" do I want a new phone.

not interested

my names is ........(indian voice) and 3 would like you to....

not interested

brrrrrrrrr

i am too polite to tell em to Fcuk off




wish I could remember some of the earlier suggestions
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This is the funniest prank on a Telemarketer I have ever heard
HTPAT: A Proposal (See Profile) Its been on the forum a couple of times, but still tickles me.

You need sound on.
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