What should I do if I am harassed by a virtual number?

If you have been harassed by virtual numbers, you can set interception or call the police for help.

For the harassment of virtual numbers, you can first intercept it through mobile phone settings or third-party software. Some mobile phones have their own harassment interception function, which can blacklist virtual numbers and automatically intercept their incoming calls. If you use an Android phone, you can download some special harassment interception software to make more accurate settings.

If virtual number harassment has seriously affected normal life, you can report it to the local public security organ. The police will take measures to investigate the source of harassment and take corresponding legal measures. Before calling the police, it is best to record the number, time and content of the harassing call for police investigation.

The source of harassing calls

1. Fraudulent phone calls: This is the most common source of harassing phone calls. Fraudsters usually pretend to be banks, police, courts and other institutions to defraud your personal information or property for various reasons.

2. Sales telephone: This kind of telephone usually comes from various sales companies. They will constantly sell you their products or services, and sometimes even force you to buy them by various means.

3. Malicious harassment: This kind of phone calls usually come from some mentally unhealthy people, and their purpose is only to harass you and make you feel uneasy.

4. Wrong number: Sometimes, harassing calls may just be the result of someone dialing the wrong number. In this case, once you confirm that the other party dialed the wrong number, you should hang up immediately.

5. Information leakage: If your personal information is leaked, you may receive many harassing calls. This information may come from various channels, such as online shopping and participation in activities.