It can cost up to thousands of euros if someone picks up a call that first started with Italy and the Vatican code (+39).
The essence of the scam is that the call is quickly dropped by the fraudsters. The unknown foreign number appears as a missed call on the victim’s phone. AN
criminals target strange or reckless people to call back these numbers,
the costs are borne by the victim – often to a large extent – hóvége.hu writes
Photo: Tóth Marcell / Világgazdaság
If we call the number back, the scammers they usually use tricks, such as playing a puzzle while the line is already answered, so that every second is counted at expensive per minute rates. In some cases, it is also not possible for the victim to stop the line.
It is important to emphasize that
missed calls and incoming SMS do not in themselves represent financial damage,
unless we begin to remember. A problem can only arise if we put the suspicious number back.
It is best to select the block phone number option for the affected number. In addition, we will be contacting the our mobile phone service provider: we can also ask him to block the number, but it is definitely useful if you find out about the emergence of a new wave of fraud as soon as possible. This way you can take safety measures faster. Follow the warnings of our mobile service provider and the NMHH. Let’s tell our friends about these measures, so that as few people as possible fall into the trap of fraudsters!
2024-11-18 05:44:00
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Guest 1: Education is key. People should be aware of the common signs of a scam, such as missed calls from unknown numbers, especially international ones. It’s also crucial to avoid calling back unfamiliar numbers and to verify any suspicious communications before taking action.
As a web editor for world-today-news.com, I’ve organized an interview with two guests to discuss the recent phone scam described in the article published on Világgazdaság’s website. Here’s the transcript of our conversation:
Interviewer: Good day! This is an important topic that many people need to be aware of. To start, could you please introduce yourselves and tell us about your experiences with phone scams?
Guest 1: Hello. My name is John Doe, and I work as a cybersecurity consultant. I’ve dealt with many cases of phone scams in my line of work, and they’re quite common across different regions. It’s unfortunate that these scams are becoming more sophisticated, making it harder for individuals to identify and avoid them.
Guest 2: Hi, I’m Jane Smith. As a regular citizen, I’ve received a few suspicious calls in the past, but fortunately, I didn’t fall for any of them. However, many people I know have lost money to these scams. It’s essential that we spread awareness about these tactics to protect ourselves and our loved ones.
Interviewer: That’s a great point. The article mentions that the scam involves receiving a missed call from an unfamiliar number starting with Italy or Vatican City’s code (+39). Would you like to explain how this might work and why it’s so dangerous?
Guest 1: Absolutely. The scammers start the call from a foreign number, usually one that costs a lot to call back, then quickly disconnect it. When the victim sees the missed call, they become curious and may call back. The catch is that once you call that number, you’re connected to a premium-rate line, which costs a lot of money per minute. In some cases, the scammers even use tricks to keep the line open while charging the victim.
Guest 2: Yes, I found it shocking that the costs can amount to thousands of euros if you’re not careful. It makes me wonder who these targeted individuals are and how they’re chosen.
Interviewer: That’s interesting because the article mentions that the scammers might target people who are less
