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.
Received a call regarding the migration of LTE plans, seemingly a legitimate service call.
collection agency from citibank
The communications from this number often contain threats directed at someone.
Welcher Grund könnte hinter einer mir völlig fremden Nummer aus den Philippinen stecken…?
I have no idea who was on the other end
Her company affiliation was unclear, but her sarcastic demeanor was off-putting, especially when she made a comment about my tone with callers, which varies depending on the person on the other end
After verification with Globe, it's confirmed that this is a legitimate number, not a scam
this number is harassment from home credit, they wont stop
Napaka‑mahal ng sinasabi nilang serbisyo, tila isang malaking kapahamakan.
this number has been linked to debt collection activities
There was no response when I answered the call
They are persuing me to upgrade from bpi gold to platinum
Due to the frequent, annoying calls from this telemarketer, I had to block the number
Apparently, citibank collection daw uses automatic callers, but ther's no one to respond when you pick up the call.
This appears to be related to Smart Communications.
Harassment from Home Credit has been reported in relation to this number
Unreliable na tawag, dapat i-ignore.
Ignoring calls from this number seems to be the best course of action.
Upset and frustrated, I demand that this number be blocked due to the unsolicited calls I've been receiving.
The caller hung up immediately after the call was answered
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.