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Beware of scammers: You should urgently block these numbers!
Increase in unwanted calls in Germany: Tips for avoiding fraud and protecting yourself from spam numbers.
Beware of scammers: You should urgently block these numbers!
Be careful with unknown callers! More and more consumers in northern Germany are affected by unauthorized advertising calls. Loud Mercury There was a 23 percent increase in spam calls in July 2025 compared to the previous month. Many callers pretend to be consumer advocates or lure people with supposed competitions.
The most common spam numbers include no less than three from Hamburg and three from Düsseldorf. Nine out of ten of these annoying calls even come from German phone numbers. Particularly explosive: The list not only includes annoying sales calls, but also potential cost traps, for example in competitions. The ten current spam numbers are:
| number | Location | Art |
|---|---|---|
| 0211 95586812 | Dusseldorf | Cost trap competition |
| 040 855983157 | Hamburg | Cost trap competition |
| 0211 95586831 | Dusseldorf | Cost trap consumer protection |
| 1634564718 | Mobile Germany | Cost trap competition |
| 040 855983158 | Hamburg | Cost trap competition |
| 0211 95586811 | Dusseldorf | Cost trap consumer protection |
| 040 29996653 | Hamburg | Sales insurance |
| +31 6 23998055 | Mobile Netherlands | Cost trap competition |
| 0163 4563643 | Mobile Germany | Cost trap competition |
| 0157 53802672 | Mobile Germany | Cost trap competition |
Legal aspects and options for consumers
Consumers should know that advertising calls are prohibited by law without prior consent. Anyone who ignores this will face severe fines, warns Consumer advice center. If there are too many unwanted calls, it is advisable to report them to the relevant authorities.
It's not just annoying calls that can cause trouble - unwanted contracts or unauthorized debits often arise. Contracts concluded over the telephone are often ineffective because they have to be confirmed in text form after the telephone call. In addition, consumers have a right of withdrawal of 14 days, which begins as soon as they have been properly informed of the right of withdrawal.
Tips against telephone fraud
The Federal Network Agency provides important information for those affected: block suspicious numbers, secure evidence and, if necessary, file a complaint. If you receive calls that seem suspicious, you should be particularly careful not to give out any personal information. Sometimes scammers try to pose as legitimate providers, which can be dangerous, especially for less experienced users.
So don't let yourself be put off! Approach unexpected calls with a healthy dose of skepticism and trust your gut feeling. In the age of digital communication, protecting your personal information is more important than ever. Be careful where you leave your contact information and stay vigilant.