Why is a number from Pakistan calling me?

These calls generally begin with +92, Pakistan’s country calling code. The Pakistani fraudsters are found to be using Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) fame to lure Indians and trick them by offering a cash reward. In reality, it’s all a scheme to make quick cash by cheating unsuspecting Indians.

Why am I getting Whatsapp messages from Pakistan?

Don’t worry. Someone might have made an account with pakistani Mobile no, which is easily available on google with otp(s). S/He might have used it to create nuisance for u. Block it and if it comes again file a complaint in cyber crime.

What happens if we receive international calls?

The government regulated telecom body has sent out a text message which reads, “While receiving an international call, if an Indian number or no number is displayed on your phone, please inform on the DoT toll-free number 1800110420 or 1963.” If any user gets a call and the notification says “no number” then chances …

What to do if you get a call from Pakistan?

As per the latest move by TRAI, people who get such calls can report the same on toll free number 1800 110 420. Also, you can dial 1963 to report the suspicious and fraudulent calls.

How do I block international spam calls?

Android

1. Navigate to your Settings menu.
2. Now, find Call Settings, it might just be labeled as Call.
3. In the Call Settings, tap on the Block Numbers, it might also be called Blocked contacts.
4. Here you can block individual numbers that you know will be unwanted or toggle on the option to block all unknown calls.

How do I stop nuisance calls from abroad?

The best way to reduce nuisance calls is to register for free with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS). They’ll add you to their list of numbers that don’t want to receive sales and marketing calls. It’s against the law for sales people from the UK or overseas to call numbers registered with TPS.

What to do if you get WhatsApp call from Pakistan?

According to TRAI, people who get such calls can report the same on toll free number 1800 110 420. Also, you can dial 1963 to report the suspicious and fraudulent calls.

Do you receive calls from Pakistan phone numbers?

Cases of people receiving suspicious, fraudulent and unsolicited calls from some international phone numbers of different countries, Pakistan, Bangladesh and others, have often been reported. The recipients of these calls sometimes become victims of fraud and end up losing their hard-earn money.

Do you receive missed calls from +92 from Pakistan?

If you receive missed international calls – originating from Pakistan – with the country code +92, do not call back, as fraudsters are lurking to dupe and rob you off all you got. A 45-year-old man from Bangalore received a missed call from telephone number +923067759190, making him wonder its origin.

Are you getting missed calls from unknown international numbers?

Are you getting missed calls from unknown international numbers like Burundi, Malawi, Nigeria, Tunisia, Russia, Belarus, Pakistan etc? Beware, it is one ring phone scam. Lately, many of you and your colleagues have got missed calls from unknown numbers. It rings once and then the call gets disconnected.

Are you getting unsolicited calls from different countries?

There have been multiple cases reported so far talking about people receiving suspicious, fraudulent and unsolicited calls from some international phone numbers of different countries, Pakistan, Bangladesh and others. The recipients of these calls sometimes become victims of fraud and end up losing their hard-earn money.