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#236168 21-May-2018 14:51
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Lately I've had international callers call my number and when I answer it, it hangs up. I have a prepaid connection. I am not worried But should I be worried?

 

My caller has Australian +61, and wife's caller has a UK number or so she tells me ...

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  #2019861 21-May-2018 15:03
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I think it's the 0900 type numbers where the revenue goes partially (mainly?) to the recipient of the call - you know like sex on the phone or some charlatan on the phone type business.

 

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