Wrong numbers often strike at the most inconvenient hours, like that quiet 7pm slot on a Wednesday. Yet, silence on voicemail can signal more than a mere misdial—nuisance callers frequently test lines without committing to messages. In New Zealand, such evening pings might belong to automated systems probing for active numbers. Track patterns: if repeats occur, block the source immediately. Report to your telecom provider for investigation, and enable spam filters on your device to cut down future intrusions. Staying vigilant turns random rings into preventable nuisances.
At 7 pm on Wednesday, 23 Oct 2024 (NZ), the call ended with no voicemail—perhaps a misdial.