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Hello,  I received several calls today from a phone number I didn't recognize (numbers starting with 09 48 or 01 62 in general). After searching online, I found out that it was VoxBone in Brussels. I don't understand how they can call me when I'm with France Télécom and Orange, and I pay for the "secret call" feature, so the caller was supposed to identify themselves.  I'm wondering who they are because I didn't understand anything. Is there anyone who knows? I was unavailable, and how are they able to bypass the "secret call" feature?  Thank you for the explanation.  Looking forward to hearing from you. Configuration: Windows 7 / Internet Explorer 9.0

Flixty · Accepted Answer

Voxbone is a telecommunications operator that offers businesses Voice over IP (telephony via the Internet) services in many countries, allowing them to use "local" phone numbers (the famous 01, 02, 03, etc. in France, for example). It is precisely this feature that is regularly exploited by unscrupulous companies for telemarketing, and even to set up scams. To learn more about Voxbone (how it works, services, parent company, etc.), and, most importantly, to be able to report abuses if you receive calls from these numbers, please consult our special article.

fanfan54 · Answer

It's me again, I forgot to mention that I receive these calls from Voxbone on my private landline at home.  Thank you in advance  fanfan

fanfan54 · Answer

Hello  Thank you for letting me know that I'm not the only one in this situation. As for me, I managed to answer their call today, and I quickly hung up since it was just music. I think it would be wiser not to pick up anymore, as I'm quite afraid of a phone scam.  We'll see, we are only the two of us complaining about this company based in Belgium!!!!  Thank you, hoping to get more clues from others who might be disturbed; if this happens often, we will need to file a complaint.

maxi16 · Answer

Hello,  I am experiencing the same problem as you. The call number is 01 82 88 90 60 and belongs to VOXBONE.  What I don't understand is that I live in France and numbers starting with 01 are usually calls from the Paris region... how do they do it? Moreover, I have never been able to reach them despite receiving about twenty calls...

fanfan54 · Answer

Since my message, there has been no call from this number, but if I'm not mistaken, there was +0033 before the 01. Yes, the Paris region uses 01, but when there is +0033 in front, it comes from Belgium. Exactly from Brussels  I searched online for the address  VOXBONE  Boulevard de la Cambre 1000 Brussels  Well, it stopped for me, but I'm on guard; I have unlimited phone service and in June I had a recorded call from North America even though I never call outside France.

tagada · Answer

0033 (then 1 82 88 90 60) is for France, 0032 (xx xxxxxx) is for Belgium.

fanfan54 · Answer

Ok, I won't contradict you, but when I called this number, there was music and I hung up. Since then, I haven't received any more calls, but after checking on "who's calling me," I was told "Voxbone Belgium," so I can't say anything.

Sonix · Answer

Hello,  I had the same problem today, but I managed to speak with someone on the other end of the line. The person started asking me questions about my business. (At that moment, I didn't have any signal on my phone.) I told them I would call them back from my landline.  After multiple attempts, I couldn't reach them ...  I did some research, and here's what I found.  1. Indeed, the number is masked by the company Voxbone in Brussels ... but after a long debate, they wouldn't give me more information about the owner of the line. They told me they can't control fraudulent activities using their numbers. (pffff... that's a good one!)  2. France Telecom's technical service confirms that the number in question is masked and comes from a "call center"  Now I just need to conduct a thorough investigation and then initiate legal proceedings against Voxbone, who sells masked numbers to fraudulent companies.  P.S. ... sorry for the mistakes ;)

ANONYM · Answer

to see: http://www.kimatel.fr/numero/n/0182889060/   0182889060 This number goes through a switch called VOX BONE and is located in Aubervilliers - any phone number is transcribed by the robot to 0182889060 - Very easy for scammers, telemarketers - companies to register with VOX BONE, just make a request - VOX BONE also diverts from Brussels - Beware everyone - Let it ring -

onepiece59 · Answer

Me too, it's only been twice so far but it's with the number 01 84 88 06 59. And it also corresponds to Voxbone...

sopht33 · Answer

Discreetly, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) created a theoretical total of over 4 million trillion new phone numbers a few months ago, accessible from anywhere in the world, for free or at the cost of a local call. In 2007, the ITU indeed approved a new code, +883, which works in all countries: someone with a +883 number keeps that number while traveling anywhere in the world. Another advantage: no need to remember that your interlocutor lives in France (code +33) or the United States (+1), you just have to dial +883 followed by 12 digits from anywhere.  “Twelve digits is a bit long. But today, it's no longer a problem: many people use automatic directories to call,” acknowledges Rodrigue Ullens, co-founder of Voxbone.  Last year, this Belgium-based company was granted by the ITU a batch of about 100 million +883 numbers. A handful of other companies (like Aicent in California or Denver Consultants in Switzerland) have received similar number allocations. But Voxbone claims to be the first to offer theirs to telecom operators.  Several VoIP partners including Truphone and Jajah  Based in Brussels, Voxbone started its operator activities in 2005 and specialized in local and green numbers, which it manages through its own intercontinental VoIP network. Employing 32 people, the company hopes to achieve a revenue of 6 million euros in 2008.  It sells its +883 numbers as part of a service it launched under the name iNum. Its implementation is gradual: the recognition of these new numbers requires adaptation of the switching routing tables of all telecom operators, as +883 calls must transit through networks participating in this new global numbering scheme for the connection to be made.  Several VoIP telecom operators, partners of Voxbone, are already offering +883 numbers in private beta to end-users. Among them: Gizmo5, Jajah, Mobivox, Rebtel, Truphone, Voipbuster, Voipuser, Voxalot...

laotseu63 · Answer

Hello everyone, "the company hopes to achieve 6 million euros in revenue in 2008" This post (very interesting) is therefore a copy-paste of an article from 2008: could sopht33 cite their source? If this trick allows to bypass the fragile barriers of caller ID presentation and lists like Pacitel, several questions come to my mind: - How can we force Voxbone to comply with these lists? - What is the current status of the routing tables in question? - The "caller ID" from my ISP (Numéricâble) only shows the Voxbone number 0184880659: By blacklisting this number or any originating from it, what is the statistical risk of rejecting calls that are not necessarily commercial?  (to be continued)  Thank you for any response or opinion. Linux Mageia 1 Firefox ESR 10

sophie · Answer

Hello,   For two consecutive days last week, I received a call from 0184883238.  A woman with an Asian or Maghrebian accent asked me questions about my business, opening hours, delivery, and remote payment for delivering flowers for a wedding?  On the second day, I recognized her and pointed out that the day before, she had asked me the exact same questions????  I am not very reassured about these calls and the fact that I shared my way of operating with her!!!

lincé · Answer

I've been receiving this number since this morning 0184883853 and indeed no one speaks! They hang up on me! I've received 3 strange calls today with the prefix 0033 as well! Except that I'm not at home but at work, so it's a company, which makes me cautious.

Phoeniix88 · Answer

Hello, I also received calls from 0975180919 and the first time I answered. It was a trading company, but when they asked for my credit card numbers, expiration date, and security code, I cut the conversation short. Since then, they have been calling me almost every day.

raziel1000 · Answer

Good evening, I also received a call from this kind of number. For me, it was 0975186364. It was the first time. Apparently, it was a woman's voice; I didn't quite understand what she was saying except that she ended the call by asking me to call her back (the call lasted only 6 or 7 seconds at most). Later, I indeed called back (twice) to find out more, but the number was busy! So I didn't have anyone on the line!  One question: Is it not possible that these are also prank calls (from a friend or someone known) using this kind of number so that the person making the prank isn't recognized?!?

davsthai · Answer

Voxbone believes in a world where the ordering and configuration of telecommunications services is as simple as purchasing an Internet service. Voxbone's role is to provide automated access and the quality of the global voice network infrastructure by combining the main advantages of the current system with the benefits of all-IP.  Voxbone's mission is to simplify telecommunications by offering local telephony services in the cloud.  As a market leader in providing geographic, toll-free, and iNum ® phone numbers worldwide, Voxbone offers high-quality incoming communications (often referred to as Direct Inward Dialing, or DID) from over 50 countries and more than 4000 cities. Voxbone enables Internet communication service providers, global operators, and national carriers to extend the reach of their voice services internationally, quickly and at limited costs.  Voxbone is the only operator of its kind with self-held licenses, ranges of phone numbers, and network infrastructure within its footprint. In 2012, Voxbone's global private VoIP network achieved 2,800,000,000 minutes of voice traffic. The company stands out for its quality of service, the best management tools in the industry, and regulatory compliance. Voxbone has more than 700 wholesale customers worldwide, including Skype, IDT, Level (3), inContact, 8x8, and Voxeo.  Founded in 2005, Voxbone is a private company headquartered in Brussels with offices in the United States.  http://www.voxbone.com/aboutus.jsf

Swimmer77 · Answer

Hello, To summarize, I am well placed to know the steps to take. 1) Identify the number and note it down (without responding) 2) File a complaint for malicious calls at the Police Station or Gendarmerie 3) Wait, as the process can sometimes be lengthy (identification of the line holder by the judiciary) 4) Contact consumer protection and/or 60 million consumers and see if a group action or procedure is underway. These are the wise pieces of advice I can give you all. Good luck and... may patience be with you! lol

Swimmer77 · Answer

Good evening everyone, Voxbone is actually a telephone platform that allows anyone in the world who subscribes to it to reach anyone without having to dial the prefix corresponding to their country of origin.  And Voxbone has been making big profits since their inception!  In other words: all the dialers (machines that automatically dial numbers) in the world can randomly dial any numbers in the world, and if you pick up... bing, bing! the jackpot since these are premium-rate numbers that you pay every time you answer.  Turn to 60 million consumers, eventually they will take action.

Vv · Answer

Good evening everyone, I received a call on the line 0975186299 asking me to call another number starting with 08xxx99 or press 1 to send a text message to this phone. Indeed, from a reverse directory, I found voxbox. Has anyone else received this type of call?

Inconnu · Answer

Hello  I was also contacted 6 times on December 31, 2014, from 9 AM to 11 AM by this company "Voxbone"  Personally, when I don't recognize the number, I don't pick up If they want to reach me, they leave me a message and I call back

Josy3124 · Answer

Hello If you are on Free, you have a blacklist. Here’s how to do it: On your phone's keyboard, dial *351* followed by the number saved on your phone, ending with #. Then press the call button and listen to the announcement confirming that the number is indeed on the blacklist. This operation is for the Free operator. Best regards.

Adrine31 · Answer

Hello I'm also in the same situation with repeated calls from scam companies about trading. I block them on my phone, but the problem is they change numbers regularly. It's exhausting; it's definitely harassment. We should file a mass complaint to put an end to this kind of practice. It’s gone too far; naïve people are getting caught up and even resorting to suicide. Enough is enough. Everyone, please file a complaint so that we can be heard and take action against these unscrupulous people.

Franchisr blanche · Answer

They are operators of an inferior race, they can die if they are not capable of showing themselves.

olympe · Answer

Hello,  call from 09 77 55 84 60, message left on voicemail to retrieve a package. Request to call back a number 08 99 .... No order on my part pending. It is either a mistake or a scam; according to the comments already appearing on the same number, the second option is the most likely.

denice64 · Answer

I just asked the same question on the forum. I have been experiencing phone harassment for several days from a number starting with 018288. I downloaded a call-blocking app on my phone, but it's useless because this company or person systematically changes the last two digits of the number. Since Friday, I have blocked 15 numbers all starting with 01 82 88. I called the police, and they are aware of it since the numbers I provided are known to the police services. They advised me to report the numbers on the Bloc Tel website, so I called Bloc Tel, I provided my landline and mobile number, and they told me that it would take effect in a month. I will check if there is an association for this type of harassment, and if not, I think I will start one because it is becoming unbearable. This morning, I received a call at 8 a.m., always from the same number prefix. I am going to lose it.

Phil · Answer

In any case, it's not a spelling contest that you've won.

HANNIBAL · Answer

The mobile number 02 34 21 44 85 (Free mobile operator) of a Romanian individual Mr. MARTIN ANTAL (original Romanian family address "Sat Valea Seaca Nicolae Balcescu, Romania") and his French address near Angers since 08/01/2009 ZONE SAINT -AIGNAN. This individual is wanted by INTERPOL and EUROPOL for various crimes committed: telephone scams, hacking, theft of personal data from others via digital means or postal addresses in France, corruption; drug trafficking; pedophilia and pimping in France and abroad. If this number calls you on your landline or mobile, please contact the competent judicial authorities as quickly as possible! This individual is on the run and may therefore be potentially dangerous! CAUTION AND VIGILANCE ARE REQUIRED!

Bess · Answer

I would also like to know where they got our numbers from..?! ????... But I firmly believe that our contact details are being sold! There's no other explanation! 3 to 4 times a week we receive calls from different numbers and without a message of course!! But they are blocked right away! Fed up!! Know that for landlines, you can block them from your box! It works with SFR! Good luck!

Frankie · Answer

One must really be a fool to give their banking information to just anyone. Natural selection, I suppose.  Sorry, no compassion.  ????

Kyf2ab · Answer

Stop secret blocks masked calls! And that’s it

Pierre · Answer

It's the same for me

fredgrt · Answer

The new year marks the strengthening of measures aimed at preventing telemarketing calls. In this context, the French telecommunications regulatory authority (Arcep) has implemented a numbering plan to better identify numbers corresponding to commercial calls. Here they are. Will 2023 mark the end of telemarketing? To prevent abusive commercial calls, the government has indeed decided to intensify its fight against this phenomenon. In this context, since January 1st, the French telecommunications regulatory authority (Arcep) has established a new numbering plan, allowing for better identification of numbers associated with call centers. Thus, according to Arcep, any number starting with 0162, 0163, 0270, 0271, 0377, 0378, 0424, 0425, 0568, 0569, 0948, and 0949 corresponds to a commercial call in mainland France. For overseas territories, it includes 09475 (Guadeloupe, Saint-Martin, Saint-Barthélemy), 09476 (Guyana), 09477 (Martinique), as well as 09478 and 09479 (Réunion, Mayotte). Prohibition of 06 and 07 As emphasized by the regulatory authority, any telemarketing starting with numbers beginning with 06 or 07 is now prohibited. The same applies to commercial calls made via any number other than those presented by Arcep.

Ha · Answer

Hello, the top secret is just that at the time of the call it must be specified and they are supposed to hang up immediately otherwise you can sue them.

Guen · Answer

You should never give out your credit card number! To anyone! Never. Especially over the phone. Even your bank will never ask you for it. But I hope your friend will be okay.

Maxime · Answer

Hello, I received a message from this number indicating that I had a fine to pay. After calling the police station, I was told it was indeed a scam from this number. They then advised me to file a complaint and report the phone number online as well to help others.

vidda · Answer

09 80 80 82 94 For my part, this number sent me an email saying that my bank "infobanque" will indeed make the transfer of €493.99. So if I'm not the author of this, I must call to block it as well as my card. But where do they come up with all these scams, pfff.

Sara · Answer

Hello, the same thing happened to me, plus he said my name as if it were me. I don’t understand anything, I asked: "who is it?", he hung up. And this happens several times a day. It’s tiring and annoying too.

Fennec · Answer

Yet again, a useless scam for the CPF.

Karly · Answer

A gang of scammers ... call center, looking for marks ...

Ludo · Answer

They just sent me a text "your package is awaiting delivery. Customs fees are required blablabla..." Reported it straight as spam, number blocked.

El0ise · Answer

It's strange that this number has called so many people?

caecily · Answer

They contacted me by text for a remote job supposedly paying $800/week for 30 minutes of work per day, beware of a fraud via a phishing link.

Anna · Answer

Better identify sales calls These numbers start with the following digits: 01 62, 01 63, 02 70, 02 71, 03 77, 03 78, 04 24, 04 25, 05 68, 05 69, 09 48, and 09 49 (for mainland France) 09 475 (Guadeloupe, St. Martin, St. Barthelemy) 09 476 (French Guiana)

djakool4 · Answer

They often perform acts in succession

ntrece13 · Answer

It's simple, there are plenty of "secure" sites where you leave your number; it's enough for one of those sites to sell or get hacked and have its lists...

And bam, it spreads everywhere and Orange can't do anything about it.

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