Check unknown Philippine numbers with recent reports (Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao) and share your experience.
Unsure about a Philippine number? Explore concise community notes to judge calls and texts. Around Metro Manila (02), Cebu (032) and Davao (082) you’ll see both legitimate callbacks (deliveries, banking, appointments) and waves of robocalls or phishing. Mobile 09xx ranges and 1800 toll‑free patterns provide context but are not proof of origin due to portability and VoIP.
Verification: return calls via the official number on the company website/app, check in‑app notices, and never share one‑time codes. Use device/carrier blocking for repeats and leave a short, factual note here to help others.
For the past week, this number has been calling using a series of different numbers, reportedly from Smart Communications, although the authentisity of the calls is unverified and the purpose is unclear
I messaged their page about my internet conection, and they called me back, they didnt verify my location, just my contact number, hopefully i get a confirmation SMS
this number is completly unknown
seems unrelated to any known context, similar to a 'sandwich' having no relevance
The interest rates offered are excessively high, making a bank loan a more attractive option.
This number is beleived to be a Globe telemarketer, offering additional services to subscribers, although it can be considdered as a nuisance
This number is recognized as the call center for SMART.
Tahimik na tawag na hindi sumasagot, talagang nakakaabala.
Ang tawag na ito ay nakakaabala at medyo mapanlinlang para sa financial services. Hindi ko sila nire-recommend.
Customer support for Lazada in the Philippines
Hindi ko kilala ang tumatawag, kaya nakakapagtaka at may kamalian sa pagkilala
a call is required to verify the winner
interest rates are extremely high
Repeated calls from this number are a source of irritation, it is advised not to engage
This number is most likly a collector from cashwagon, be carefull.
This number called me but i have no idea who it is
This number keep sending me Spam message
The caller represented themselves as a debt collector for Globe Telecom.
Nakakainis yung tawag na ito, parang gustong i-pressurize ako sa financial stuff. Huwag na sana nila akong tawagan.
WhatsApp spam na tawag, medyo nakakainis.
Use the official website/app number; avoid calling back the unknown number and check in‑app messages.
No. Portability/VoIP make 02/032/082, 09xx and 1800 patterns unreliable as proof.
Delivery updates, bank callbacks, 2FA codes; robocalls, parcel/account phishing and scripted sales.
Caller type, purpose, date/time, and cues that guided your decision.