Spam phone numbers – reported numbers
Here we collect specific phone numbers reported by the community as fraud or spam – such as ping calls, fake prize draws or pushed contracts. For the scheme itself, see the Phone fraud page.
Current warnings in this category
Common schemes
- Ping calls: a single ring to trigger expensive callbacks to premium-rate numbers.
- Automated recorded messages about alleged prizes, parcels or “Europol” cases.
- Repeated advertising calls about energy, insurance or prize draws without consent.
How to protect yourself
- Don't call unknown numbers back – especially from abroad – and block them.
- Don't share any data on the phone and don't confirm anything with “yes”.
- Report unlawful advertising calls to the regulator and add the number here.
Frequently asked questions
Should I call an unknown number back?
Better not. With ping calls from abroad a callback can get expensive. Check the number first and only call back if you can identify it.
How do I report a spam number?
You can add the number here on netzmeldung and also report unlawful advertising calls to the regulator. The more reports, the faster we can warn others.
What's the difference from phone fraud?
This page lists specific reported numbers. The Phone fraud page explains the underlying schemes (e.g. shock calls, fake police) and how to protect yourself.