ISO
LY
Libya
+218
Capital
Tripoli
Risk level
HIGH ▲
▲ ACTIVE THREAT - +218
Most calls from +218 to Western numbers are wangiri (one-ring) scams. Real outbound calls from Libya are uncommon for most users.
Scam Calls from +218 (Libya): Wangiri Risk
Common scam types from +218
Missed call from +218 hoping you'll call back to a premium-rate number.
Number spoofing
Scammers spoof Libyan numbers.
Warning signs
Red flags
- Single missed call from unknown +218 number
- Brief connection that disconnects immediately
What to do
Steps
- Never call back missed calls from +218
- Block the number
How to block calls from +218
Carrier-level blocking
- Block international calls
- Use carrier spam protection
Scam types reference
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