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.
Cashwagon na kolektor, talagang nakakainis at hindi kanais-nais.
An offer to upgrade from BPI Gold to Platinum was presented.
A scam appears to be operating from this number, with the caller having a Filipino accent
The caller's intention was to collect a debt.
Silent call ulit ito, hindi ko gusto ang ganitong uri ng tawag.
This number is involved in a scam to extort money
the uncertainty surrounding the caller's identity makes their offer unconvincing
Hindi ko nasagot, pero tumawag sila kanina bandang 9:45pm
this number redirects calls to the telephone operator
This is a suspected scam number
The caller kept ringing multiple times, but remained silent when I answered, pretty suspiciously
Wala akong alam sa nagbigay, pero mukhang pangkaraniwang tawag lang.
I am uncertain about the identity of the individual or entity that contacted me from this number
Following an initial drop call, they promptly called back the next day to finalize the application process
May duda ako sa spam na ito, dapat i-block.
This looks like a generic advertisement, not very helpful.
I received a call from this number at the unusually early hour of 4am.
Patuloy ang WhatsApp spam nila, kaya nag‑report na ako.
The caller hung up after just a few seconds, repeating this process multiple times.
A telemarketing call from Citibank was received, but the caller hung up immediately without a conversation.
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.