Spam call – scheme, signs & protection
Spam calls are unwanted advertising or fraud calls – from ping calls to fake prize draws and pushed contracts.
Related warnings
There are currently no public warnings for this selection.
Typical signs
- Single ring (ping) triggering expensive callbacks.
- Recorded messages about prizes, parcels or “Europol”.
- Advertising calls without consent.
How to protect yourself
- Don't call unknown numbers back; block them.
- Don't confirm anything with “yes” on the phone.
- Report unlawful advertising to the regulator.