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I see this thread started back in 2011 then chilled for a few years, but seems they're now back at it.

Some common threads I'm seeing here reading all these posts. Seems we all have T-Mobile numbers that are being called (not everyone listed their phone service- but several did and we all are T-Mobile customers) which indicates to me, that maybe T-MO's database has been hacked and our data breached. By law they are supposed to inform us if so within 6 months I believe. I've heard of many hacks and breaches this year but not T-Mobile. But wouldn't surprise me.

Secondly  +1 (200) 0 ... [which is what shows on my caller ID] - is •NOT• a valid USA phone number!! So normally I'd say just block it as the CID is fake and being spoofed. - however, 2-3 people state they've called it back and actually REACHED someone??? Well, the only way this is possible, is if it's connecting to a Mobile service or internal T-Mobile code like *223* (BAL) or "611" etc to get your balance or speak with a T-Mobile Rep. so this news of being able to actually dial +1 (200) 0 which is only a five digit number and connect, is troubling as it indicates someone has access to a "text" messaging type service (if you've ever donated to a charity or registered with your pharmacy to get refills, that kinda thing is a 5 digit number) - but you can't dial those (to my knowledge) yet somone above has indicated that they've texted this number and a couple others say they've dialed it and it connects to T-Mobile CSR or services? So this indicates that these scammers not only have your data and info... but also tech savvy and possibly your bank card info (for those that say they name your bank or card - double check to see if it's the one you pay your T-Mobile bill with and I bet it's the same) as I know I have the option of logging onto "my T-Mobile .com" and I have 2-3 CC's "on file" within the site saved for quick payment. So this is also troubling. But the phishers (scammers) can't do much without ALL your info - CCV number on back or exp date or your billing Zip Code etc - hence these calls to you asking you for that missing info. I use AMEX who are doubly tough on verifying transactions so I'm not too worried but will prolly remove all my "auto pay" cards from the site ASAP. Plus my billing address is literally 10,000 miles away and different than my online mailing address - but for those of you with the same billing and home address - I'd delete any save CC's on file and watch your card activity and def do not give out any info to any unknown callers!! I'm calling T-Mobile after I finish this post to see if I can get any more info from them as again, 5 digit phone numbers are NOT real landline 📞 phone numbers. But will work in the Mobile world - but you gotta know what you're doing big time. This is allot more complex than your standard robocall spoofed ID VOIP calls that we usually get phishing for CC info. This comes from a group that knows how to use 5 digit "text only" mobile codes yet are making and receiving calls with them. That's a whole new level of scary. Esp if that say they have your bank and personal info as some have reported. I got 1 call at 15:00 March 16, 2017 (6 years after this first was first reported) but they didn't leave any message as I didn't answer and just blocked them on my phone. So we'll see what T-Mo has to say and if they call back again (just to get blocked) ... but it sounds like either a hack or an inside job or somone with access to cellular dialing. Good luck 🍀