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BT6000 handset receiving calls that are not actually being made by that person

AliH873 — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 08:37:19 GMT

I was doing breakfast around 6am and the house phone rings and the caller id said it was me calling from my mobile!!! My mom said it has happened a few times with other family members and friends.

Has anyone ever had this before, any tips, is it time for a new phone??

Thanks

Re: BT6000 handset receiving calls that are not actually being made by that person

NeilO — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 14:23:55 GMT

@AliH873 that's a strange problem, did you pick up the phone to see if it was someone else calling?

Neil

Re: BT6000 handset receiving calls that are not actually being made by that person

AliH873 — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 07:49:29 GMT

Yes when I answered and the line was silent and went dead after a few seconds, there was definitely no outgoing call showing on my mobile

Re: BT6000 handset receiving calls that are not actually being made by that person

Anonymous — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 08:48:04 GMT

The incoming call is likely phishing & the number has simply been spoofed to make you more likely to answer it or bypass blocking. Phishing calls are autodialled & passed to a human when answered. If the call centre is busy there won't be anyone to hand the call off to, & so it just remains silent until dropped. It's highly unlikely to be anything to do with your phone or line.