Stop ignoring unknown callers without verifying their source. When you see a Suddenlink label on a number that no longer belongs to the provider, treat it as a red flag. Hang up and search the number online before engaging. Use call‑blocking tools or your carrier's spam filter to automatically reject such mismatched IDs. If you must answer, ask for a callback number and confirm it on the official Suddenlink website. Never share personal data or payment info with automated voices that claim to be a utility. Regularly audit your phone settings to keep spam protection up to date.
A confusing situation arises when the caller ID displays 'suddenlink,' a company that no longer exists, now known as optimum. Picking up reveals a machine voice stating the office is closed.
The caller ID displays Suddenlink, but upon answering, there is no one on the line, prompting me to block the number.