Another wave of attacks based on long-distance calls. If a potential victim calls back an unknown foreign number, he/she will be charged with high amount, even for a few seconds connection.

Connections come from Somalia, Republic of the Congo, Nigeria or Cape Verde. Beware of incoming calls starting with +252, +247, +243, +675, +263, +238. A minute for such connections cost up to PLN 13. According to Dziennik Internautów, scammers simulate an end of the conversation, which, in fact, is still ongoing. If a victim does not physically terminate the connection on its end it might result in a bill for PLN 1,500.

If you notice notorious long-distance calls to your phone, the best solution is to block the number.