Odd calls on mobile

I've contacted my provider (3) who have advised me to put the numbers on my blocked list. (8 different numbers yesterday).

I wouldn't bother with the app some has suggested in case I miss a call that's important - I'm waiting to hear back from some job applications - and I choose not to have the voicemail function anyway.

Plus it will send messages to voice mail.

Missfoodlove.....thanks, I know it's some scam and wouldn't answer anyway (although the calls have been for a few seconds).

LullyDully

But what happens if you get a doctor's call on a private number?

You can turn the app off if that’s likely

We have had quite a few whilst quarantining, but they hung up really quickly. I did half wonder if was Track and Trace checking we knew what to do, we were supposed to get a call and I know they are not allowed to leave a message, but I presumed they would hang on a bit longer than that!

This is a scam, what they want you to do is call the number back.
Once you called the number back your put on hold,the charge to your mobile phone will be astronomical.
The caller makes a lot of money from the scam.
If you do have a phone that will allow block them immediately

I had considered number blocking except from those on a list, but since CV19 this would not work at all for me.

Recently I have received calls from my GP, a consultant, a clinician and a physiotherapist (all from numbers I didn’t recognise). They were all very necessary and it would have been very unfortunate had I not answered. For example one regarded the urgent change in dosage of medication. I do appreciate that this would work for some, but not all.

LullyDully has a point. I'm forever getting medical calls on my phone.
I once ignored four separate phone calls on my mobile when on holiday abroad, it turned out it was a call offering an appointment for my my long awaited angiogram.
It didn't come from a usual NHS number, so I had no idea what it was.
It was only when I Googled it, I discovered it was the heart hospital.

Just don’t answer

But what happens if you get a doctor's call on a private number?

Why don't you contact your provider for advice? They may be able to help.

Yes. I installed a free app which only allows calls on my contact list to get through. Anyone else, is invited to leave a message. These scammers won’t. It’s called Mr Number.