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[jmw1]

How can I block a nusiance call which comes on my landline several times a day?

[goslow]

Is the call from a known individual or company or the same number each time?

Or are you referring to the general scam calls from autodiallers which everyone receives and which use fake caller ID?

[jmw1]

The call is from the number identified as the BT landline text messaging number  08456021111- probably being used as a  scam as there is no one likely to contact me in this way - now phoned 9 times in 12 hours - clearly on auto dial

[goslow · Accepted solution]

What happens when you answer one of the calls? Is it a text message converted to voice message? What is the message about? If so, I believe you can turn off that feature on the landline.

Could be a number of explanations inc. faked caller ID for a scam call, spam call via text message, someone mistakenly trying to send you a text but accidentally using your landline number.

[Corey_C]

Thanks for your post and welcome to the Community Forums, jmw1,

Sorry that you have been getting these calls, here are some ways at safeguarding against nuisance calls https://www.virginmedia.com/help/home-phone-nuisance-calls  

Cheers,
Corey C