Letters: I get more cold calls since signing up to Bloctel system

A reader discusses her frustrations with Bloctel not fielding cold calls adequately

The anti-cold call list Bloctel is due to be bolstered by a new law scheduled to come into effect by August 2026

To the Editor,

Bloctel is completely useless, I receive two or three calls every day. I hardly ever answer the landline now, it’s ridiculous. 

I have noticed that often it is not even a person calling, just a recording. 

Recently confirming my Bloctel account actually resulted in an increase in calls. 

All the calls are about panneaux solaires (solar panels), which is especially annoying as I cannot have them. I live next to a chateau, I cannot even change my roof tiles. 

Some years ago I got so frustrated by the number of calls from insulation firms that I let them make an appointment, then went out. I left a note on the door explaining I was getting around five calls a day and, if you waste my time, I’ll waste yours. That did have some effect. 

C.M. by email

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