This was a scam.
Mystery Hang-Up: Scam Alert!
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Expert Opinion
Caution is essential with unsolicited calls like these—many turn out to be probes for active numbers. These reports consistently describe silent hang-ups, typical of ping calls where scammers confirm your line is live to sell or spam later. No messages left and quick disconnections scream avoidance of traceability. Block the number immediately via your phone settings or carrier app to prevent repeats. If it persists, report to Action Fraud or the Information Commissioner's Office for potential data protection breaches. Enable caller ID and consider apps that screen unknowns. Staying vigilant keeps personal data safer without engaging.
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Recent Reports for 0121 492 8521
Definitely a ping test. They dialed simply to confirm the line is live, intending to sell or spam later. Best to ignore such calls.
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Silent Call
The line rang, remained silent, then disconnected – I now realise it’s a “Live” number.
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Unknown
The number rang, remained silent, then disconnected – clearly a live line test.
It's a scam, so I didn't respond.
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Harassment Call
A silent call was terminated the moment I answered.
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Unknown
I won't answer silent callers again; they'll be blocked.
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Harassment Call
A caller from Birmingham rang, I picked up, and they immediately hung up – quite odd.
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Scam
I didn’t recognise the number, let it ring for half a minute, and no voicemail was left – a classic scam pattern. I’ve blocked it now.
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