Do you want to stop unwanted telephone calls?

[welshdaffodil]

I have been given the web address of TPS who will stop all unwanted telephone calls from getting through (like call centres). Just register your details and they will do the rest.

For more info go to www.tpsonline.org.uk

[tillboy]

It realy does work, since registering i have had no calls selling anything. You can even register mobile numbers...

[welshdaffodil]

Do you know if you can revert back once you have registered? They dont have a Q&A page.
Cheers

[Tink]

Maybe you could email them if you need to find out as i cant find that info on the site either :confused:

tps@dma.org.uk

[apllrd]

Registered a few months ago but still got the occasional 'free mobile phone' calls until
i had line restricted so no withheld numbers could get through.
since this is only a voluntary code, there is no guarantee they those pesky calls will stop.

[tillboy]

[QUOTE=apllrd]since this is only a voluntary code, there is no guarantee they those pesky calls will stop.[/QUOTE]

On the contrary - [I]Under Government legislation introduced on 1st May 1999 and replaced on 11th December 2003 by the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003, it is unlawful to make unsolicited direct marketing calls to individuals who have indicated that they do not want to receive such calls.

The Telephone Preference Service (TPS) is a central opt out register whereby individuals can register their wish not to receive unsolicited sales and marketing telephone calls. It is a legal requirement that companies do not make such calls to numbers registered on the TPS.

The original legislation was introduced in May 1999. It has subsequently been updated and now the relevant legislation is the Privacy and Electronic (EC Directive) Regulations 2003.