Every couple of days I get an call from 'unknown' on my mobile. I answer and it sounds like i'm ringing out - dialing tone. Once someone picked up and just put it down. Is this yet another sales tactic or something more sinister?
2007-02-12 01:48:28 · 16 answers · asked by jaylondon 3 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
sounds like a marketing call. they have automatic dialing systems that randomly call peoples numbers, once you pick up the random dialler transfers you to a person who is usually selling something. Its a new system they use so the operators arent hanging around waiting for some1 to pick up the phone. Best advice, as soon as it rings when you pick up.... hang up !!!
2007-02-12 01:54:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best solution is no not answer calls from numbers that are withheld.
What happens is that the caller uses an autodialler that rings several numbers simultaneously. As long as somebody answers, they don't care, and all the rest of the lines are hung up after that. When you answered, they must have just got a response from another line, so yours got hung up.
Also, register for free at the national do not call registry. This will prevent most if not all spam calls reaching your phone. This can now be done with landlines as well as cellphones.
2007-02-12 09:56:56 · answer #2 · answered by Dharma Nature 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably a call centre in Bangalore or similar. They dial about 100 numbers at a time. Chances are that someone answered before you and the call was dropped.
2007-02-12 09:57:22 · answer #3 · answered by bacteria4eva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its sounds like a call from international like Indian sales team
2007-02-12 09:56:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generated sales calls. Just ignore them.
2007-02-12 09:52:56 · answer #5 · answered by The BudMiester 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Almost as if a fax machine is trying to call you...if not I would say someone messing with you.
2007-02-12 09:51:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no- it's a sicko trying to freak you out. Don't answer it and the culprit will soon get bored of having no impact on you.
2007-02-12 09:51:26 · answer #7 · answered by antagonist 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like "prank" calling. You could call the police and have them trace it if it really is bothering you.
2007-02-12 09:50:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wise one say that it is a signal from the planet plarrb trying to inform you that they intend to take over our world,,,freaky.
2007-02-12 09:54:55 · answer #9 · answered by "THE WISE ONE" 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have that one here in Thailand, too. So the US government isn't messing with you. Who knows? It bugs the hell outta me.
2007-02-12 09:51:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋