Silent calls like this often signal automated systems testing active phone lines for later scam attempts. Dead air on the line after your greeting is a classic red flag—scammers use it to confirm numbers without speaking. Stay cautious: never share personal info if they call back, and consider blocking the number immediately. Reporting to authorities can help track patterns. If it's persistent, enable call screening on your device to filter unknowns. This keeps you safe without missing legit calls.
The other side stayed silent; I only offered a courteous “Bonjour” a couple of times, saying little out of caution, which felt odd.
