What peculiar behaviour from an unknown caller? This report of a strange noise followed by silence, and the line going unavailable when rung back, points to classic scam tactics designed to hook the unwary. Such calls often serve as probes or part of automated harassment, where the initial ring tests if the number is active before escalating to more aggressive ploys. Stay vigilant—never return calls to suspicious numbers, as it could confirm your line is live to fraudsters. Block the contact immediately via your phone settings or carrier app, and report it to Action Fraud for broader tracking. If it persists, consider registering with the Telephone Preference Service to cut down on unsolicited calls. Better safe than sorry in today's dial-a-scam world.
When I picked up, I heard odd static and then silence; calling back showed the line was either wrong or unavailable – a heads‑up.
