Every German should know the spam list in Germany. If there is a spam folder in your email inbox, you have to filter calls from unknown subscribers yourself.
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The best option is to familiarize yourself in advance with these 10 numbers from which scammers definitely call. It's not worth answering them to avoid falling into a trap.
Spam list in Germany: 10 phone numbers
Today, no one is immune to the cunning tricks of criminals. Spammers are especially persistent and sometimes call several times in a row. To protect consumers from fraudulent traps, the Federal Network Agency maintains a list of suspicious phone numbers.
The pretexts that scammers use over the phone vary greatly. Sometimes these are:
- Fake subscriptions to competitions;
- Calls on behalf of law enforcement agencies.
- Occasionally, callers claim to be energy consultants.
The latter was particularly noticeable in the list of the most annoying spam calls in September 2023.
The operator of the Clever Dialer app collects spam phone numbers that victims have identified as particularly irritating. Scammers want to obtain as much personal data as possible during the call.
In the worst case, consumers are sold subscriptions to fake contests or deceived into entering dubious contracts. The topic of energy supply has become particularly attractive to criminals nowadays.
The energy crisis in Germany has sparked concern among many and a general interest in finding ways to better conserve electricity and gas.
The energy question, it seems, continues to serve as a lure.
10 numbers not to answer:
| Phone Number | Warning Type |
|---|---|
| +447754954197 – mobile from the UK | Financial trap |
| 015210923002 – Mobile phone from Germany. | Financial trap |
| 015213585070 – Mobile phone from Germany | Financial trap |
| 01779352276 – Mobile phone from Germany. | Financial trap |
| 08003200800 – landline from Germany | Persistent calls |
| 021519869761 – landline from Krefeld | Phishing |
| 015223363960 – Mobile phone from Germany. | Financial trap |
| 02035719790 – landline from Duisburg | Financial trap |
| 01632210807 – Mobile phone from Germany. | Financial trap |
Consumers should beware of various types of fraud. To protect themselves and keep their money safe, individuals should not disclose any personal information over the phone.
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The Federal Network Agency's spam list includes the phone number +447754954197 from the UK, which is a known financial trap. Consumers should be cautious and not provide any personal information over the phone to avoid falling victim to such scams.
