Warning from HAKOM: Another attempt of abuse against users!

ZAGREB, 8 June 2016. – An increased number of incoming calls from the numbering range +882138774xx  towards users was recorded on Tuesday. These calls appear on user’s phone as missed calls expecting a return call, Such calls resulted in return calls made by mobile network users to numbers in the +882138774xx numbering range, which is why any traffic to the above-mentioned target range has been blocked.
 
The Croatian Regulatory Authority for Network (HAKOM) is warning users once again to be careful in case of calls or messages from unknown numbers, in particular in case of international numbers. Before returning a call or a text message, please check the number with your operator.
 
If you suspect abuse or fraud, that is, unsolicited electronic communications, feel fee to notify your operator or HAKOM. 

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For additional information please contact:

Croatian Regulatory Authority for Network Industries (HAKOM)
Roberta Frangeša Mihanovića 9
10110 Zagreb, Croatia
Tel. + 385 (0) 1 700 70 07
Fax + 385 (0)1 700 70 70

Media inquiries can be submitted online using HAKOM’s official website: 
Registration required.
 

ABOUT HAKOM: HAKOM (www.hakom.hr) - Croatian Regulatory Authority for Network Industries – ensures preconditions for a fair market competition, stable growth and environment for innovations in the electronic communications and postal services market. HAKOM protects users’ interests and the possibility of choice among various communications and postal services at affordable prices, defines sustainable competitive conditions for operators and service providers under fair conditions for return on investment, and provides support to economic growth, public services and the quality of life in the Republic of Croatia by using modern technologies. HAKOM’ strategic goals are: to promote regulation of the electronic communications and postal services market, to support growth of investments and innovations in the electronic communications and postal services market, to provide efficient use of limited resources, to accelerate the growth of broadband products and services, to provide affordable offers of communications and postal services, to provide protection and informing of users, to build an efficient and comprehensive information system, to define and implement efficient processes, and to acquire multi-disciplinary competencies in market regulation.