Screen incoming calls from unfamiliar numbers before picking up, especially early in the morning. This one at 8:28am with a foreign-sounding message raises red flags for potential scams—hang up immediately if it doesn't make sense. Block the number on your phone to prevent repeats, and report it to authorities like the FTC if patterns emerge. Enable call screening features on your device for better protection. Stay cautious with local-looking numbers; they can mask fraudulent intent. If suspicious, verify any claimed connections independently without calling back.
At 8:28 am on 09/05/25, I answered an unfamiliar local number, assuming it was someone I knew, but the foreign‑sounding message made me hang up.