Interesting new Scam

[Pat "5mph"]

I forgot to add that my Samsung phone shows an alert on the screen as these calls come in. The screen turns red and shows “SUSPECTED SPAM” above the incoming number.

It’s only started doing this recently, so I’m assuming it’s a software update as I haven’t installed anything that would do this.

My Nokia does that too, has done for a wee while now.
This feature can backfire though: if you're expecting a call from an agency or call centre, the number can be flagged as spam.
This happened to me with a previous Samsung.
Just as well I did answer, it was a job offer!

 

[Regular.Cyclist]

I took a call on my mobile last week which came up as Suspected Spam so I was wary on answering. The call was in fact genuine and from Police Scotland. It seems that the spam filters are being fed false information and therefore not entirely accurate.