Turns out the repeated silent rings are typical of a spoofed telemarketing scam. Callers use the 612‑000‑0000 ID to mask their real source, let the phone ring once or twice, then drop the call before any greeting. That pattern is a classic nuisance tactic meant to harvest numbers for future spam blasts. The safest move is to let the call go to voicemail, add the number to your phone’s block list, or use a carrier‑provided spam filter. Report the activity to the FTC or your local consumer protection agency, and avoid calling the number back, since it often leads to more unwanted contacts.
Yesterday, I received a call from this number, but it only rang twice, and I didn't answer
I received seven consecutive calls from this number within a span of 15 minutes, and I'm unsure who is behind these calls.
The caller ID information is spoofed.
The area code discrepancy is confusing, as Brainerd, MN is associated with a different area code than the one used.
I've been recieving calls from this number, once last thursday and one today, no message was left and they hung up quickly, i dont know anybody in jail...
Two consecutive calls were received from this number, and although I did not answer, a message with music was left, similar to being on hold.
This number is asociated with sombody making calls from a jail or prision in the 612 area.
At 1:29 am, a call was received from someone named Sare, who made a strange and unclear statement.
They called me, I didnt pick up, thought it was some prank call for my kid, but then I tryed calling back with caller id and it wouldnt go through. Is this some kinda ad company or somethin?
This number is crazy, it keeps calling my home phone and cell phone, but nobodys ever there when I anser.
The frequent calls over the past few days, including multiple calls per day, have been particularly annoying, especially since this number has called before.
I get like 2 or 3 calls from this number every week, got no idear who it is or what they want.
Out of controll is rite. This number called me monday at 4:15 pm, totaly random.
Yesterday, i recived two calls from this number, my wife was home, but she didnt answer, next time i will try to get more informations.
They continiuosly call and dont leave a mesage, its day after day
same thing happend to me, got a call on my cell and I never gave that number out to anyone.
Further information about this number has been gathered, including the experience of receiving a call that was not answered due to the unknown nature of the caller.
Thats so anoying, this phone only lets it ring like 2 or 3 times and then the person hangs up.
You should call your provider and ask them to block this number due to harrasment, its the best thing to do
This person calls regularly, claiming to have the wrong number, and when confronted, claims to be in jail; the calls have been ongoing since October 2007, causing significant frustration.
