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05-07-2022 1:27 AM
"If it is a UK number then that is definitely OFCOM territory. Presented numbers *have* to be callable."
With a bit of digital legwork I can drag up the relevant legislation/references.
05-07-2022 6:34 AM
When I used to bother trying to call these 'helpful' people back, 4 out of 5 would respond with 'the number you have called is not recognised, please check and try again'.
05-07-2022 8:34 AM
Nothing to stop the owners of those numbers redirecting incoming calls to a phone that never gets answered.....
05-07-2022 8:56 AM
@greygit wrote: "If it is a UK number then that is definitely OFCOM territory. Presented numbers *have* to be callable." With a bit of digital legwork I can drag up the relevant legislation/references.
(My bold)
Try telling that to your Nigerian 'friend'.
