Silence on the phone line - why such calls are dangerous
Experts warn about the resurgence of 'silent' calls: the subscriber answers but hears silence, then the call drops. Scammers check if the number is active, record the voice for AI-based forgery, and provoke callbacks to premium lines. It is recommended not to answer unknown numbers, not to call back, and to block suspicious calls.
Experts warn about the resurgence of a fraudulent scheme involving 'silent' calls, where the subscriber answers the call but hears silence, after which the call drops. Such calls, it is explained, are part of telephone fraud strategies implemented in special call centers staffed by hackers, programmers, and psychologists. The main goals are to check if the number is active, record the voice to create fake audio files using AI, and deceive with callbacks to premium lines. For protection, it is recommended not to answer calls from unknown numbers, not to call back, immediately end suspicious calls, and add numbers to the blacklist. It is noted that not all calls from unknown numbers are dangerous—it could be a relative or friend. In case of doubt, it is better to verify information through other communication channels. The material is based on a TSN publication.