Strangely, many users report the same silent hang‑up from a number that flashes a cryptic "Test Code" label. This pattern usually points to a spoofed or auto‑dial operation that harvests call‑back data without a real conversation. The best defense is to let the call go to voicemail, avoid returning the call, and block the number on your handset. If the calls claim to be from a utility, verify the claim through the official company website or a known phone line—not the suspicious caller. Report recurring incidents to the FCC or your carrier’s fraud department, and consider using a call‑filtering app to trim the noise.
That number called, but I dont pick up blocked numbers, its scary, is it a person or the goverment?
They call my cell phone every day, but I dont anser, and they never leave a voicemail message
Another user reported a similar experience with a different number, claiming to be affiliated with Penelec, but it appears to be a scam aimed at gathering personal information
This number keeps dailing my cellphone, claiming to be from Duquesne Light, with informations about my electric bill, despite not being my supplier, with multiple calls per day.
I recently received a call from this number, but the caller failed to respond when I answered.
I've had similar experiance, i've told the company 3 times that they aren't my supplier and they say they will take me off the list but i still keep getting calls
This number appeared on my caller ID.
The possibility of 'spoofing', where a call is routed through a discontinued number to avoid tracing, is raised, with the FCC encouraging such incidents to be reported.
It's worth noting that Test Codes can be created by anyone and are often used to set up fake calls, so it's best not to return calls from these numbers.
When you attemp to call this number back, a disconected tone is heard
It's rediculous to think the goverment would waist ther time playing games on the phone, try agian dude.
I've been receiving persistent calls from this number, but when I answer, there's only silence, and attempts to call back have been met with a 'not in service' message, which is puzzling
My caller ID only show the number, no name, the message was from a electric company offering a discount
This tecnique is called "mocking", where your phone is used as a mock object, and if you call back, a computer will recieve the informations, i reported it to the Fcc, but aparently this system is also used by the goverment.
Receiving a call from this number resultes in imediate hang up, no mesage is left behined.
I received a similar call recently.
This number appears as "Test Code PA" on caller ID, followed by an immediate hang-up. Does anyone have insight into this?