loobyloo wrote on Aug 18^th, 2010 at 3:26pm:

Excellent! Thanks for the feedback; I've added an entry for this. 

predatormc wrote on Aug 24^th, 2010 at 2:06pm:

Hello and welcome to SAYNOTO0870.COM.

Thanks for posting this; I've added a verified entry for this office. 

Gena.

This happens a lot with the jc, but eventually you will find someone who drops their guard and gives you an 01 or 02 number.

I was in the same situation as you, so until I found an 01 number I confined all my contact with the jc to letters, (not emails). Obviously this is slower, but it also clogs up their system and makes them much more likely to give you an 01 number, (and they DO still have them).

The next time you visit your jc ask them for some pre-paid envelopes, - if they have none printed with their address they can give you unaddressed, pre paid envelopes, (Ref Nr T51SS).

I always place the following text at the end of any letter I send to the jc.

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NON-GEOGRAPHIC PHONE NUMBERS.

Following a study of recent phone bills it has come to my attention that calls made to non-geographic numbers are proving disproportionately expensive when compared, on a like-for-like basis with calls to standard numbers. Therefore, please be aware that I will not make or return any calls which require me to use a chargeable non-geographic phone number. This includes, but is not limited to numbers starting: 09, 084 or 087

Therefore, with immediate effect, if you wish me to contact you by phone you MUST provide a geographic number, that is to say a number starting: 01 or 02. Alternatively, you are welcome to supply a ‘freephone’ number such as one starting: 0800 or 0808.


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You do need to be persistent with this, but eventually you will get an 01 number, if only so they can stop you writing to them!

Good luck!

Gena wrote on Aug 26^th, 2010 at 2:00pm:


Very clever idea, I don't think. The person who receives the letter has to pay extra for receiving a letter without a stamp, and if you are writing to your MP, that means he will be putting it on expenses, which means 'we' will end up paying for your letter. Not much thought has gone into that little wheeze.

I misunderstood your post...sorry

Maclee wrote on Aug 26^th, 2010 at 1:02pm:


I think that your idea of always adding this statement is an excellent one!!  Well done!

You could also mention that an 03 number would be acceptable, I suggest, as 03 numbers cannot be charged at a higher rate than the 01/02 numbers by regulation.

Thanks for the reply from you all.  Dave did try substituting the last number without success.  But will keep trying.
Will add the message never heard of 03 numbers but will be guided by you.

Thanks also for the freephone  0800 0556688 which is free to some mobile users.  If JC/SS can do this for  First Contact New Claims why can they not do it for the other numbers!!!!!  Did try the number from my mobile taking off the 0 at the begining and it is free as l checked my balance before and after.

Also memtioned to my MP's secretary the NHS24 number.  but on the few occassions l have used NHS24 l have phoned up my GP's number which when out of hrs goes through to NHS24.  Just another tip.