Check unknown Singapore numbers with recent reports (6 fixed, 8/9 mobile, 1800 toll‑free) and share your experience.
Unsure about a Singapore number? Explore concise community notes to judge calls and texts. You’ll see both legitimate callbacks (deliveries, banking, appointments) and waves of robocalls or phishing. Ranges like 6 (fixed lines) and 8/9 (mobile), plus 1800 toll‑free, are useful context but not proof of identity or exact location due to portability and VoIP — treat them as hints, not evidence.
Verification: return calls via the official number on the company website/app, check in‑app notices, and never share one‑time codes by phone. Use device/carrier blocking for repeat issues and leave a short, factual note here so others benefit from your experience.
Got a ping call that seemed harmless, nothing special to note.
Just a random ping call, nothing useful came out of it.
Just another spam call, nothing worth noting.
Just another generic spam call, not worth my time.
Just another spam call, nothing worth your time.
The caller claims to represent Enggsol, a recruitment firm.
A telesales call from SingTel Mio TV.
Got a call alleging it was from OCBC.
I got a counterfeit SMS from +6592381243 claiming a Shopee delivery failure even though no parcel was due, and it asked me to click a link to reschedule. I wisely ignored it, recognizing the scam.
The call was courteous and appeared trustworthy.
The caller seemed sincere and the info was clear, though I didn't need the service they offered.
The caller sounded professional and legitimate.
Automated DBS voicemail
Supposedly from ABC Recruitment with a job offer; attempts to call back failed and the position sounds too good to be real—beware.
It appears to be an automated voice delivering a generic script.
The call was about e2i, the Employment & Employability Institute.
Mention of Yus Boyot.
This originates from Fei Yue Community Services' Advance Care Planning team.
Junk
Amenaza de muerte a través de una llamada.
Use the official website/app number; avoid calling back the unknown number; check in‑app messages.
No. Portability/VoIP make 6/8/9 ranges and 1800 patterns unreliable as proof of origin.
Delivery updates, bank callbacks, 2FA codes; robocalls, parcel/account phishing, scripted sales.
Caller type, purpose, date/time, and cues that guided your decision.