The ping call phenomenon involves the victim receiving a call on their mobile phone. The caller hangs up before they answer. Since the number often appears to be local or from the same country as the victim, more often than not, they will call the number back.

What is a ping call?

Ping calls describe the “missed call scam”. A mobile phone rings once or twice then the caller hangs up. The missed call is intended to trigger a call back to a number that is subject to charge. The phone display shows a number – in the current cases – that at first glance is easy to confuse with a local area code.

What is the purpose of a ping call?

Ping calls aim to get a return call

Ping calls describe the “missed call scam”. A mobile phone rings once or twice then the caller hangs up. The missed call is intended to trigger a call back to a number that is subject to charge.

The national Do Not Call list protects landline and wireless phone numbers. You can register your numbers on the national Do Not Call list at no cost by calling 1-888-382-1222 (voice) or 1-866-290-4236 (TTY). You must call from the phone number you wish to register.