27.01.2009

Be critical about calls from unknown numbers - peak of hoax calls in Finland

The hoaxing methods induce the mobile user to return calls or send text messages to expensive chargeable or international numbers. An example of a hoax is when a short call is made from an international number and the consumer has no time to answer to it. However, the caller's number is displayed and if the consumer returns the call, she or he pays for the call, which may be very expensive.

Be critical about any messages or contacts you receive to your mobile phone from an unknown number.

The Information Security Manual provides more information at: http://www.ficora.fi/mobiiliturva/english/index.html