What are ping calls? Easily explained

Ping calls or ping calls are often called lock calls, which already reveals a lot about them. In this practical tip, we will show you exactly what is meant by the term "ping call".

Ping calls should make you curious

If you get a lot of calls, but don't have the chance to get on the phone fast enough, it's probably a so-called ping call.

• The only aim of the call is to make you curious and to call back the displayed phone number. Under no circumstances should you do this, as you usually call a very expensive number. A band announcement will then start there, asking for your patience.
• Ping calls beginning with 0137 are common. With the help of area codes, it is also possible that the actual phone number is not displayed.
• You should also be careful with free numbers. Numbers that start with 0800 can also represent fraudulent calls.

Ping call accepted or called back - what to do?

If you fell for a ping call, act quickly.

• If you answered the call or called back, you should hang up quickly to keep costs down.
• You should also contact the Federal Network Agency and describe the case. The phone numbers can be reported there and blocked if necessary.
• It is important that you write down everything important, such as the course of the call, the time and the phone number. Also collect evidence in the form of screenshots. You can find out here whether the number has already been reported.

We will show you in another practical tip how you can block your connection for chargeable phone numbers.