Attention: You should block these 10 spam numbers immediately!

Attention: You should block these 10 spam numbers immediately!

Spam calls are a common problem these days. Many people find the unexpected calls annoying and sometimes even frightening. These calls can often have fraudulent intent and should therefore be viewed with caution. The current warning issued by the online platform Clever Dialer recommends blocking suspicious phone numbers immediately. This particularly affects calls that were identified as fraudulent in September and are often associated with fake competitions.

In Dortmund it was found that the type of callers has changed. Fraudulent calls are now increasingly coming from Germany itself, while warnings about callers from the Netherlands are decreasing. One concerned person reported a phone call in which they were offered a prize. This is a typical example of an attempt to obtain personal information that could then be used for fraudulent activities.

The most important phone numbers to block

To protect yourself from these ultimate cost traps, consumers should pay particular attention to the following phone numbers and block them immediately:

• 01521 5992032: Mobilfunk aus Deutschland (Kostenfalle)
• 030 50931590: Festnetz aus Berlin (Kostenfalle)
• 0163 8385529: Mobilfunk aus Deutschland (Kostenfalle)
• +31 6 12539230: Mobilfunk aus den Niederlanden (Kostenfalle)
• 01525 8299923: Mobilfunk aus Deutschland (Kostenfalle)
• 0178 2584164: Mobilfunk aus Deutschland (Kostenfalle)
• +43 677 62016936: Mobilfunk aus Österreich (Kostenfalle)
• +43 677 64423153: Mobilfunk aus Österreich (Kostenfalle)
• +43 677 62016954: Mobilfunk aus Österreich (Kostenfalle)
• 069 957995975: Festnetz aus Frankfurt am Main (Kostenfalle)

It is particularly important not to reveal any personal information such as IBAN, TAN or PIN over the phone. The fraudsters could use this information to access their victims' bank accounts and cause financial damage. According to Clever Dialer, some victims in Austria have even tended to block their entire cell phone network due to the ongoing harassment.

Another example of fraud involves competitions in which callers spread false information about supposed prizes - often promising a large prize, which can only be obtained by taking out a paid subscription. One affected person reported winning 400 euros, which was only available by registering for a 24-month newspaper subscription.

Another fraudulent approach is to be contacted by people pretending to be employees of legitimate companies. In one case, a caller pretended to be a CoinMarketCap employee in order to obtain personal information. This underlines how diverse the methods used by fraudulent callers can be.

Help from the Federal Network Agency

To protect yourself from such annoying calls, it is advisable to consult the Federal Network Agency. There is an option on their website to report spam calls. By providing detailed information, those affected can help combat these fraudulent activities and help reduce the number of such calls. Consumers should therefore actively defend themselves against spam calls and protect their rights.

The topic of attempted fraud over the telephone remains current. Further information and tips are also available on platforms such as www.ruhr24.de to find.