Despite multiple calls from varying numbers, no message was left, and when confronted, the caller hung up after confirming the recipient's identity.
Are these phantom callers a scam or debt collector?
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Bottom line: the repeated, silent or script‑driven calls from +16194800042 are almost certainly unwanted scams. Callers consistently avoid leaving messages, pull up personal details, and switch names, which are classic red flags. Never share your full name, Social Security digits, or banking info unless you initiated the contact and have verified the organization through an official channel. Add the number to your phone’s block list, register it with the national Do Not Call registry, and file a complaint with the FTC or your local consumer protection agency. Keep a log of call times and any spoken prompts – that evidence helps authorities track abusive callers.
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Recent Reports for (619) 480-0042
The call was ignored and the number is now blocked.
Despite multiple calls, the caller remained silent and did not speak.
This number calls repeatedly throughout the day, yet fails to leave a message. Upon calling back, I spoke with 'Ashley at AFRC', although I am unsure what that refers to, as Hiya has labeled it as a suspected scam.
After answering a call, the line went dead, so I called back and was told they were collecting a debt, but they provided three different names and I requested a supervisor, who sounded suspiciously like the same person.
After receiving a call from an unknown person who didn't leave a message, I called back and spoke with an Indian man who claimed to be handling a personal business matter, and he knew my name and the last 4 digits of my SSN in relation to an Indigo credit card.
Upon missing a call from this number while awaiting a delivery, I attempted to return the call to determine if it was the driver. However, the person who answered was using a recorded line and requested my full name, as well as the last four digits of my social security number, prompting me to terminate the call.
On May 26, 2020, at 10:15 am, I received a call on my home phone, which is registered on the do-not-call list, but the caller didn't speak or leave a message