During the day, the phone often receives calls from unknown subscribers. In this case, the caller often immediately drops the connection. Don't rush to call back. Most likely they are scammers. And the callback will debit the funds from your account to theirs.
Why are these calls coming in?
It is important for attackers that the person does not answer their call , but calls them back himself. They enter into an agreement with a mobile operator , according to which the incoming call is paid for the caller. Moreover, the payment is not carried out according to the tariff of the operator , but much higher. And this money goes to the subscriber's account.
Why you shouldn't call back
If you still to call back , be prepared that there will be silence in the handset after the connection. And at this time, funds will be debited from your balance. Some scammers have gone even further. Money is withdrawn immediately after dialing , during waiting beeps. In this case, the scammers will delay the time of the call.
Everything is legal. The person himself calls back , without coercion.
Therefore, it is recommended to be careful and not call back to unfamiliar numbers. How not to miss an important call from an unknown number
Not all calls from unknown numbers are dangerous. In order to make sure and not miss an important one among them , it is recommended to check unidentified incoming calls on the Internet.
It is enough to enter phone data in the search box and study information about it.
Another option is to use messengers:
- enter the number in the contact list;
- open Viber or WhatsApp;
- find a contact. In "clean" owners often set their photo.
If the call from the number is repeated , try to pick up the phone immediately.
How to get rid of annoying calls
There are several ways to limit annoying or dangerous calls:
The Black List service, which is available on most smartphones.
Number blocking.
You can block certain contacts or all unknown callers. The service of telecom operators "Black List".
After connecting, you can add objectionable numbers in the "Personal Account" on the official website of the operator. Call blocking apps. There are free , easy-to-use apps that will protect you from annoying calls. The settings provide a function to turn off notifications about calls from the black list.
There are many ways to cheat. And although you should not be suspicious of every unknown incoming call , nevertheless, precautions will not be superfluous.
The main thing is not to call back numbers whose owners drop the call.
