Silent rings from unknown callers often signal scam attempts or automated checks for active lines. Reports here highlight two patterns: fake reps from Three Mobile or Carphone Warehouse pushing dubious mobile deals, and plain hang-ups that waste time and raise alarm. Such tactics aim to hook you into conversations for personal data or sales pitches. Best move? Never share details over unsolicited calls—hang up straight away. Register with the Telephone Preference Service to cut legitimate marketing noise, and use apps to block unknowns. If it feels off, report to Action Fraud for the bigger picture.
It showed up as a missed call in my messages, and I couldn’t block it, so I just deleted it.
A silent call was received.
Got a call from an unrecognised number; no message left after I answered, seems like a scam attempt.
Someone claimed to be from Three Mobile – definately a scam call.
Message identified as spam from Carphone Warehouse.
Called 01245892007; when I picked up, there was no speech.
Several calls arrived today, each one being cut off the moment I answered :/ Quite a mess!
They pretended to be from Carphone Warehouse, but the long wait before answering made it look dodgy.
