Call from Seychelles with area code 00248 - all information
A call from the Seychelles with the number 00248 can quickly become really expensive. Because in many cases there is a brazen rip-off. We explain what the fraudsters intend and when you can take the call.
Call from the Seychelles: This scam is behind 00248
- If you miss a call with the area code 00248, you should listen carefully: it is not the German area code 0248, but a phone number in the Seychelles.
- Almost always there are so-called "ping calls": This call is intended to provoke a callback that costs several euros per minute. The Federal Network Agency is now warning of this.
- We therefore advise you: Never call the number back - otherwise it will quickly become really expensive. If friends or relatives are on vacation right now, call directly via WhatsApp or Skype.
Bundesnetzagentur warns of calls from the Seychelles
- The Federal Network Agency advises caution: anyone who accepts such a call should under no circumstances disclose their personal data.
- There are now several bans on accounting and collection. This means: Your mobile operator may not charge for expensive calls from Somalia (00252), Ivory Coast (00225), Ukraine (00380) or with a number from satellite systems (0088).
- The Seychelles with 00248 are not yet included. If this changes, you will find the number on this list.
Again and again, fraudsters also use the "yes-say scam" to rip off unsuspecting people. We explain what is behind it and how you can protect yourself.