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.
The situation left me perplexed and unsure about what to make of it.
Confusion arised when i saw this number
This number has been contacting me multiple times daily, with a frequency of 2-3 calls.
A call was received from this number, with the caller inquiring about an unsettled bill, addressing the recipient's father by name, and promising to call back later due to a poor connection.
answering this call was a complete waste of my time
Tahimik na tawag, wala naman laman.
I recieve a payment reminder from Smart Communications from this number
This number is reportedly used by BPI for collection purposes
Silent call na walang sinasabi, talagang nakakainis at walang pakinabang.
Multiple missed calls have been received from this number, prompting the question of who the caller might be.
It was a reminder about a payment due
The caller's identity and purpose are unclear
Without a doubt, this caller has malicious intentions
an automated call from a smart system
Apparently, this is just a reminder from SMART, but it would be more helpful if someone were available to speak with.
Silent call, walang sinasabi pero nakakabahala.
Tahimik na tawag, walang sinasabi. Parang nagbabantay lang para magpahuli.
Tahimik na tawag na walang sinasabi—nakakabahala at nakakairita.
An intelligent robocall system is in place
Globe claims I have an unsettled account, which is puzzling
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.