Abusive phone calls

• If you get an abusive or threatening phone call, do not respond to it. The caller wants a strong reaction from you.
• Put the receiver next to the phone and move away. Return some minutes later and hang up.
• You may want to make a record of when you receive the calls, so you can see if there is a pattern.
• Dialling 1471 may help you see what number the call came from. Some phone companies offer a service which blocks calls from people who have withheld their number.
• At night, unplug your phone or turn the ring off, so you are not disturbed.
• Do not give your name or number when you answer the phone.
• If you are receiving many abusive calls, contact your phone company or the police for help.