Die angebliche USA-Nummer ist tatsächlich ein Betrug, da sie nicht wirklich aus den USA anruft.
WhatsApp Job Scam Calls: What to Watch For!
Summary — +17797290970
Expert Opinion
Recent patterns suggest the +1‑779‑729‑0970 line is being used mainly for short‑duration ping calls that drop a single ring and vanish. Callers often pose as recruiters promising a “job opportunity” to harvest WhatsApp numbers, a classic phishing vector. Because the number shows up with Illinois or Canadian origins, spoofing is common, making traceability hard. Recipients should let the call go to voicemail, avoid saving the number, and report it to carrier spam‑blocking services. Installing a reputable call‑screening app and registering on the national Do‑Not‑Call registry can curb future interruptions. Remember, spam, phishing, and robocall tactics often overlap.
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Recent Reports for (779) 729-0970
Der Anrufer versuchte, mich mit einer Job-Rekrutierungs-Taktik zu einem Phishing-Angriff auf meine Whatsapp-Nummer zu überreden.
A phishing attempt was made by claiming to be a job recruiter, targeting my Whatsapp information.
Cost trap alert! Don't fall for their tricks.
Es gibt Anrufe zu Tageszeiten aus Kanada, aber es ist nur ein Ping-Anruf, also ist es nicht wichtig, oder?
Es handelte sich um einen Ping-Anruf
Der Anruf stammt aus Illinois und ist wahrscheinlich ein Betrugsversuch, daher ist es am besten, die Nummer zu blockieren
Received a ping call from this number. No message or anything.
Die Nummer ruft an und lässt es klingeln, ohne eine Nachricht zu hinterlassen oder sich zu melden.
Man soll die Nummer in Whatsapp speichern, um mehr über eine angebliche Job-Chance zu erfahren
Unseriös, da dieser Anrufer auf dem privaten Handy anruft und keine Nachricht hinterlässt
Calls are being made from Canada during daytime hours, resembling a ping call.
I got a ping call
The call originated from Illinois and is likely a phone scam, so it's best to block it
Unknown ping call, just rang once. Probably testing if active.
They call and let it ring
To obtain more information about a supposed job opportunity, I was instructed to save this phone number in WhatsApp
Calling my personal cell and skipping the voicemail - Bimmler - This method seems totally shady
This number tricked me into a premium rate call. Cost me money—total trap.