Ever wonder why a single number keeps popping up in your missed‑call log? The pattern here points to a classic identity‑theft scam that often masquerades as a local contact speaking a foreign language. Callers typically claim a phone change or ask for personal details to verify you, then move the conversation to apps like WhatsApp. To protect yourself, let unknown numbers go to voicemail, never share identifiers, and block the number after the first suspicious call. Consider registering with a national do‑not‑call list and using call‑filtering apps that flag likely spam callers. Staying skeptical and avoiding engagement are your best defenses.
The caller only spoke Chinese with a local accent, tried to verify who I was and said they'd WhatsApp me – lol.
Seems like an identity scam; the caller didn’t speak English, ouch.
Potential scam with threats; seems dangerous.