Reduce Nuisance Calls

Reduce Nuisance Calls: A Helpful Guide
Many people receive unwanted phone calls, including sales calls, scam attempts, or automated messages. These calls can interrupt your day, cause stress, and make you feel unsure about answering the phone.
The good news is that free services can help you block or reduce these calls. With a few simple steps, you can make your phone feel safer and more peaceful.
What You Can Do
1.
Register with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) FREE
Stops most unwanted sales calls. 0345 070 0707
2.
Ask your phone provider to turn on call-blocking
Most landline providers offer free tools to help block nuisance calls
3.
Use call-screening
Some phones let you hear who’s calling before you pick up
4.
Stay cautious
If you don’t recognise the number, it’s okay not to answer.
Legitimate callers will leave a message
Helpful Numbers for Your Phone Provider
BT Customers BT Call Protect helps block unwanted calls 0800 800 150
Sky Customers Sky Talk Shield lets you approve/block callers 0333 7591 018
Virgin Media Customers Virgin offers call-blocking/scam-prevention tools 0345 454 1111
TalkTalk Customers TalkTalk provides free nuisance-call blocking 0345 172 0088
Plusnet Customers Plusnet offers call-blocking and scam reporting 0800 432 0200
Remember
You deserve to feel safe and confident when using your phone. Support is available and it’s free. If you require any assistance with the above, then please let Rachel know.