30-11-2022, 11:29
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#1756
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cf.geek
Join Date: Sep 2022
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Re: The energy crisis
We had a 4 hour black out (or a local problem) this morning. How did they get my mobile number to text me?
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SSEN: Good Morning. This is a message from Paul at SSEN. We are pro-actively contacting you to let you know that we are aware of an unplanned power cut in your area. We are arranging a team of engineers to come out to get your power back on and at this stage we're aiming to do that by 08:30. If you require any additional support, please don't hesitate to call us on 105 or message us on WhatsApp https://wa.me/447342028546
SSEN: Good Morning. This is a message from Paul at SSEN. We are pro-actively contacting you to let you know that we are aware of an unplanned power cut in your area which may be affecting you. We are arranging a team of engineers to come out to get your power back on and at this stage we're aiming to do that by EIGHT THIRTY A M. We will keep you updated until your power is back on. If you require any additional support, please don't hesitate to call us on one zero five.
SSEN: We believe your power is now restored.
We're not expecting any further issues, however, if your power isn't restored or you lose power again, please contact us. We're very sorry for any disruption this has caused and thank you for your patience and understanding.
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30-11-2022, 12:05
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#1757
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cf.mega poster
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 8,898
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Re: The energy crisis
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Originally Posted by Ms NTL
How did they get my mobile number to text me?
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I get those messages on my work phone (which I have previously used to report power outages) but not my personal one
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30-11-2022, 12:39
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#1758
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 14,226
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Re: The energy crisis
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Originally Posted by Ms NTL
We had a 4 hour black out (or a local problem) this morning. How did they get my mobile number to text me?
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Would your energy provider have passed it on as part of their contract with your local energy infrastructure owner? It's not marketing, it's a service text message.
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30-11-2022, 13:11
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#1759
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cf.mega poster
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 8,898
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Re: The energy crisis
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Originally Posted by 1andrew1
Would your energy provider have passed it on as part of their contract with your local energy infrastructure owner? It's not marketing, it's a service text message.
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Definitely not what happened in my case, as Mrs P is the account holder, not me.
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30-11-2022, 13:16
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#1760
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cf.mega poster
Join Date: Dec 2013
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Re: The energy crisis
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Originally Posted by spiderplant
Definitely not what happened in my case, as Mrs P is the account holder, not me.
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So maybe it's geographical then via your phone provider as part of essential emergency information?
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30-11-2022, 13:19
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#1761
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cf.mega poster
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 8,898
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Re: The energy crisis
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Originally Posted by 1andrew1
So maybe it's geographical then via your phone provider as part of essential emergency information?
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Nope, because my personal phone doesn't get them
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30-11-2022, 13:35
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Trollsplatter
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Re: The energy crisis
They have probably requested mobile numbers where necessary to fill in gaps in their records. If you’ve previously called your DNO then they will have your number on file, if you haven’t, they have most likely filled in the gap with data from the supplier who controls your meter.
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30-11-2022, 15:37
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#1763
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cf.mega poster
Join Date: Sep 2003
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Re: The energy crisis
I believe if you on the priority register it might be passed on so you get alerts.
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30-11-2022, 17:24
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#1764
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cf.geek
Join Date: Sep 2022
Posts: 598
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Re: The energy crisis
The smart meter has a battery that notified them of the power cut. My smart meter is associated with my mobile number and thus the text. I had forgotten that I gave the mobile number to the installer.
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01-12-2022, 07:42
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#1765
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To err is human
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Cornwall
Age: 80
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Posts: 7,224
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Re: The energy crisis
Octopus want to lower our monthly payment from £136.18 to £120.32 and we are in credit by £481.60. We're staying safe and keeping things as they are, we don't want any nasty shocks. 
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01-12-2022, 07:56
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#1766
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Just a Geek
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 3,589
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Re: The energy crisis
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Originally Posted by Tinky
Octopus want to lower our monthly payment from £136.18 to £120.32 and we are in credit by £481.60. We're staying safe and keeping things as they are, we don't want any nasty shocks. |
I have pulled £40 out of mine for some extra spends. I am not expecting to get the WHD this year due to the changes even though I have had it every other year but I have run an estimated budget for April with energy increases and the new ESA rates and I am ok
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01-12-2022, 14:08
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#1767
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Dr Pepper Addict
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Re: The energy crisis
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Originally Posted by Tinky
Octopus want to lower our monthly payment from £136.18 to £120.32 and we are in credit by £481.60. We're staying safe and keeping things as they are, we don't want any nasty shocks. |
Thats a lot of your money they have.
I switched to Variable DD, which means they just work out my bill each month (around the 21st) and then debit that amount two weeks later.
I keep my money (and interest) until its needed.
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01-12-2022, 14:30
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#1768
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Woke and proud !
Join Date: Jun 2004
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Posts: 9,125
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Re: The energy crisis
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Originally Posted by Tinky
Octopus want to lower our monthly payment from £136.18 to £120.32 and we are in credit by £481.60. We're staying safe and keeping things as they are, we don't want any nasty shocks. |
You might have a nasty shock if Octopus went bust with your money !
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01-12-2022, 15:02
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#1769
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Just a Geek
Join Date: Jul 2015
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Re: The energy crisis
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Originally Posted by Mr K
You might have a nasty shock if Octopus went bust with your money !
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why it is all protected and has been across all the suppliers gone bust over the last few years
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01-12-2022, 18:52
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#1770
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Woke and proud !
Join Date: Jun 2004
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Re: The energy crisis
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Originally Posted by Jaymoss
why it is all protected and has been across all the suppliers gone bust over the last few years
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Getting you final bill and any credit transferring to a new supplier can take several months after a collapse ( I know!)
Best not to build up hundreds of pounds of credit, it's not for your benefit.
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