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.
Receiving calls from this number can be frustrating, and it is advisable to ignore them.
Apparently, this number belongs to a debt collector working for Globe Telecom.
Tumawag ang cashwagon para kolektahin ang utang, medyo nakakairita.
I was shocked, i never thought it was okay to recieve such a call
Lagi na lang nag-aadvertise ng walang pahintulot, nakakairita.
Maraming spam na nagmumula sa numerong ito. I‑ignore at i‑block para sa kalinawan.
The owner of this number remains a mystery, as they promptly hang up after a brief moment of silence, leaving me frustrated.
Repeated calls from a real estate spammer, also known to use 09159362284
Following a recent call claiming to be from Smart Communications, I contacted the official *888 number to report the incident, as the caller failed to inform me that the conversation was being recorded and did not follow proper greeting protocols
The purpose of the call was to offer an extension on a cell phone plan.
Further investigation revealed this number to be a spammer targeting GLOBE subscribers, as my family members and I received similar calls from a female claiming to be from GLOBE
Their persistence in trying to renew my contract is not only annoying but also misleading, as my current contract has already expired and I'm free to terminate the service without any penalties; however, they're trying to bind me to a new contract with severe penalties for default or discontinuation.
Upon answering, the call was abruptly terminated, preventing any conversation. The persistence of calls from similar numbers, with only the last few digits differing, is particularly frustrating.
Possibly affiliated with either Smart or Sun telecommunications
It is likely that this number is used by Manulife or another insurance company to sell policies billed to a BDO credit card
Receiving multiple calls from this number, which appears to be associated with PLDT's telemarketing or sales efforts.
They calls, and when I answer, they immediatly hang up, its really annoying!
This is a financial scam
Gustong-gusto ko ang Grab service, mabilis at reliable. Highly recommended!
Mali ang pakikitungo sa financial na usapan, kaya nagdududa ako sa tawag.
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.