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Strange phone numbers which hand up when I answer call

Summerglow
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Hi I have received two phone calls today with numbers starting +212, both callers where from different numbers.

 

Each time I answer the phone call is ended.

 

Has anyone else had this issue and is it something I need to be concerned with.  Im in the UK.

 

Thanks for any help.

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@Summerglow 

O2 advice here:

 

*Calls from unknown international numbers are often part of a scam, sometimes known as Wangiri (one ring) and is where the fraudster leaves a missed call on your phone, intentionally not giving you a chance to answer it. If you call it back, you could incur high costs. You should report Wangiri calls to nuisance@telefonica.com including details of your mobile number, the number calling you, and the time and date of the call(s).

 

https://www.o2.co.uk/help/safety-and-security/unwanted-calls-and-messages

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@Summerglow 

It's just scammers trying to get you to call them back on a premium rate number.

Block the numbers and ignore them.

I have no affiliation whatsoever with O2 or any subsidiary companies. Comments posted are entirely of my own opinion. This is not Customer Service so we are unable to help with account specific issues.

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@Summerglow 

O2 advice here:

 

*Calls from unknown international numbers are often part of a scam, sometimes known as Wangiri (one ring) and is where the fraudster leaves a missed call on your phone, intentionally not giving you a chance to answer it. If you call it back, you could incur high costs. You should report Wangiri calls to nuisance@telefonica.com including details of your mobile number, the number calling you, and the time and date of the call(s).

 

https://www.o2.co.uk/help/safety-and-security/unwanted-calls-and-messages

I have no affiliation whatsoever with O2 or any subsidiary companies. Comments posted are entirely of my own opinion. This is not Customer Service so we are unable to help with account specific issues.

Currently using:
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Hi 

 

Thanks for the information, I have sent them an email.

 

Lets hope it resolves the issue.

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