Screen incoming calls from unfamiliar numbers before picking up—let them go to voicemail to gauge legitimacy. With this number, short rings and no messages suggest evasion tactics often used by scammers to test active lines. If you call back, use a blocked or secondary number to avoid risks. Block the contact immediately and report to your carrier or authorities if patterns persist. Enable spam filters on your phone for added protection, and never share personal details without verification. Stay cautious with persistent unknowns to safeguard your data.
I called back waiting for a business line, hit an answering service that was full, so no message could be left – likely a scammer.
The phone rang for half a minute; earlier calls came in early December, you know.