Imagine getting a call from the same number over and over, only to hear silence. That pattern points to an automated scam that dials disposable lines and drops a single ring to verify a live answer. Pressing 1 actually confirms the number is active, making it more valuable to the fraudsters. The safest move is to let the call go to voicemail—or hang up instantly—and add the number to your block list. Consider registering your line with the national Do‑Not‑Call registry and using a call‑filtering app that flags repeat offenders. Staying silent and blocking early cuts off the feedback loop these scammers rely on.
These pests have changed their phone number four times in as many days, and each time I block them, they manage to call again from a new number.
People are giving these scammers to much credit, they are just dialing random numbers, it dont cost them anything, so dont answer the phone unless you know who's calling
I'm pretty shure that half of the people on here got these calls becuase they posted thier phone numbers on craigslist or facebook without masking them, you should try usining somthing like '1-8eight8-5five5-one2fournine' to protekt yourself
Calls from various numbers, including (708) 797-8151, (669) 238-4277, and (469) 646-4413, all claimed to offer services like lowering credit card interest rates or vehicle warranty offers, but these are scams; I played along once, pretending interest in a loan to pay off credit card debt, and when asked to confirm my credit card number, I turned the tables, and the caller hung up.
Same thing happend to me, when you cald back, some guy says you can lern more on Instagram, or have your number remuved, I hate these peoples
This number is reportedly used for unwanted solicitations
The point about not answering and receiving no message is well-taken, as it highlights a common issue with unidentified callers.
A single ring with no subsequent message or communication was the only interaction with the caller.
A call was received on my cell phone today, with no follow-up message or forwarding number, strongly indicating a robo business loan scam.
This number is associated with a fraudulent company claiming to be the 'Business Loan Center'.
Ignoring these calls is crucial, as engaging with the scammers by pressing '1' can make your phone number a target for further harassment and exploitation.
A woman named Julia called about a loan for 250K, but i asked them to stop calling, and now i get 3-4 calls a day from different numbers, its very frustating.
There has been 3 calls from this number in the last 3 days, all around noon-2pm, but no one answer when I pick up, probably a scammer
Similair to Kplan23's report, I was offered a pre-approved $250K buisness loan.
I have reported this number to the Do Not Call register.
This number is unknown and originated from Illinois.
No message was left, i just blocked the number
I recieved anothor call from robo Julia with a bogus pre aproved $250K business loan, i press 1 to mess with them but nobody pick up
The caller contacted the cell phone but did not leave a message.