Annoyingphone calls of a different kind

[Shane]

I've had two 'interesting' phone calls recently (on the land line so cant see the number) and both times up to my eyes in it so didnt think of 1471.

 

First one..

'Hiya mate have you got a hedge trimmer for sale'?

 

No, why are you phoning me, who said I would have one?

 

'Oh I just wondered if you had any for sale'

 

No - If I did I would advertise it.

 

For reference (assuming the PC nannies don't mind me saying) the voice was not Irish, Nigerian etc - just a bog standard working class southern voice.

 

This week another call (sounded like the same bloke)

'Hi mate, are you selling a leaf blower'?

 

Similar conversation but I was less polite.

 

If it's anyone on here hoping to get a look at my set up,

you can duck off.

If you just want to buy something cheap,

you can also duck off.

 

I'd be interested to know if anyone else has had what they might consider 'fishing calls'.

[felixthelogchopper]

I've had two 'interesting' phone calls recently (on the land line so cant see the number) and both times up to my eyes in it so didnt think of 1471.

 

First one..

'Hiya mate have you got a hedge trimmer for sale'?

 

No, why are you phoning me, who said I would have one?

 

'Oh I just wondered if you had any for sale'

 

No - If I did I would advertise it.

 

For reference (assuming the PC nannies don't mind me saying) the voice was not Irish, Nigerian etc - just a bog standard working class southern voice.

 

This week another call (sounded like the same bloke)

'Hi mate, are you selling a leaf blower'?

 

Similar conversation but I was less polite.

 

If it's anyone on here hoping to get a look at my set up,

you can duck off.

If you just want to buy something cheap,

you can also duck off.

 

I'd be interested to know if anyone else has had what they might consider 'fishing calls'.

 

Have you checked that nobody has advertised stuff on your behalf as a wind-up?

[Shane]

OK Felix, why did you do that?

I did ask where he saw the ad, and he said he was just calling on the off-chance

[trigger_andy]

If they had then they would surely say they are calling about the item/s advertised and not ask if he has any for sale?

 

Just a thought.

 

 

Have you checked that nobody has advertised stuff on your behalf as a wind-up?

[felixthelogchopper]

OK Felix, why did you do that?

I did ask where he saw the ad, and he said he was just calling on the off-chance

 

Sorry mate, I was bored and desperate for attention. Sounds like a fishing expedition to find out what you have got.

[Shane]

Maybe I should agree to 'sell' him something if he calls again.

I could meet him 'near my yard' in the middle of nowhere and explain my concerns to him.

 

Mind you I'm not really a subscriber to the 'Die Hard' Hollywood approach.

[IRE David H]

maybe its one of your friends,

I had a similer experience last year, I kept getting calls about my van, for sale (it wasnt) after 4-5 calls, I copped it was one of my cousins in an american accent, so maybe its someone you know trying to wind you up

[felixthelogchopper]

Maybe I should agree to 'sell' him something if he calls again.

I could meet him 'near my yard' in the middle of nowhere and explain my concerns to him.

 

Mind you I'm not really a subscriber to the 'Die Hard' Hollywood approach.

 

Just tell him you already sold all your stuff and work at Tesco now.

[peatff]

If it's anyone on here hoping to get a look at my set up,

you can duck off.

If you just want to buy something cheap,

you can also duck off.

 

I'd be interested to know if anyone else has had what they might consider 'fishing calls'.

 

Why would anyone on here want to look at your set up. Have you asked where he got your number or is it picked up from your advertising or work vehicle ? Felix' idea sounds the best and blocking his number as well.

[MattyF]

Shane , I seriously doubt it's any one from this forum but I would be very careful from now on, these gangs of thieves will be on you if they have your phone number they probably have your home address just make sure no one is following you from you home address to your lock up/ yard what ever it is in the mornings as that's how I got last done over . Try and log there number as well despite thieves Changing them weekly it could help if thing go pete tong.