That does sound annoying, CD.

I stopped answering my telephone ages ago. One of the best things I've ever done, although I realise that it wouldn't suit everyone. A shame I need a landline for affordable broadband here - and there's always the thought that family might need me to get in touch (I do occasionally check the answering machine.)

It's interesting. If you never answer, people - and robots - seem to lose interest and stop ringing. A winning situation!

Glad I left Talk Talk when they were still Tiscali. They contacted me to say that they were becoming Talk Talk, and welcome to their wonderful new billing system. I had to dig to establish that I was also facing a massive price increase for no obvious benefit to me...

Let's face it. Any provider could be hacked. A hazard of twenty-first century life, I suppose.

Let's hope the latest pests stop annoying you soon.