Calls from AIC for someone else

[failwhale]

Hello folks

 

I've got a brand new mobile phone number and the very first call I've had on it was an automated message from AIC requesting that a person whose name isn't mine call them urgently.

 

It seems they're a debt collection company. I called them gave them the reference and explained that I'm not this person, it's a new number and nothing to do with me, but all that got me was an aggressive response that I must be this person as they have given my number.

 

I refused to give my name as it's none of their business, and I don't want my name associated with someone elses debt and they said they would keep calling unless I did. So I made one up. Bizarre.

 

Anyway if they keep ringing, as I suspect they will, what can I do about it to make them stop?

[comebackjimmy]

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[failwhale]

subbing

 

???

[kiptower]

first complain to the mobile supplier you are getting threat calls from this company for what may be a previous owner of the number, they should change the number free of charge,

 

and dont ring these idiots back ,

 

if they ring again just say you have reported it to the Police etc etc , for harrasment , threats etc

 

there will be others come along and give you further advise on ways to stop them

[PGH7447]

as above get in toiuch with the mobile provider and tell them you want a new number due to this one getting threatening calls from some ******

[failwhale]

I don't want a new number, I like this one!

[palomino]

I don't want a new number, I like this one!

 

So do the DCAs by the sound of it ...

[PGH7447]

so block their number then