Wangiri Scam: Why a Missed Foreign Call Can End Up on Your Bill

Wangiri Scam: Why a Missed Foreign Call Can End Up on Your Bill

A single ring, a hang-up and a foreign number in the call log—often +355, +225 or +234—is bait. Calling back connects you to a premium-rate line, with a cut going to the fraudster. The Guardia Civil has warned about wangiri since at least 2016; Maldita.es compiled its alerts in June 2022. The risk is billing … Read more