Patterns emerge from the daily one‑second pauses: callers seem to test the line before hanging up. This behavior often signals automated dialing systems that verify active numbers for future outreach. To protect your privacy, consider configuring your phone to reject unknown callers, using a call‑blocking app, or registering with a do‑not‑call list. If the calls persist, document timestamps and report them to your carrier; they can sometimes trace the source. Remember, blocking and reporting are your most effective tools against nuisance or potentially fraudulent calls.
Got a quick ping call from an unknown number. It was a brief, automated message and then hung up. Nothing useful, just a nuisance.
One call each day rings, pauses for five seconds, then the line drops.