The cheek of it! I just received a phone call from Scottish Power offering me a better tariff than my present one (according to them). We are ex-directory and subscribe to the telephone preference service and so shouldn't be receiving any marketing calls. "Where did you get my name and number from"? I asked. "Oh, a list of numbers we buy", was the response. Since we have only had the number for 4 months, it hasn't taken long for the leeches to come calling.
After some head scratching, I think I know how they got my name and number. Today, I sent in our water meter reading online and ensured that since they ask for my telephone number (ostensibly to check if they think a mistake has been made) I made sure that I checked the box for NO marketing calls or passing of my info to other parties. I ALWAYS check those boxes without fail.
So, tomorrow, emails to the CEO of Northumbrian Water suggesting that they may be the guilty party and to the CEO of Scottish Power. Offence - passing on customer details in contravention of the data protection act.
Let's see what the response is.
Colin
PS - how can they offer me a better tariff if they don't know who currently I get my gas and electricity from and what tariff I am currently on.
