Finnish authorities are alerting the public to a surge in fraudulent phone calls originating from international numbers. The Finnish Direct Marketing Association warns that calls displaying an unrecognized country code should be treated with caution. Recent reports to the Kilpi app, a call-blocking service, indicate a significant increase in scam calls from the United Kingdom (+44), Norway (+47), and the Netherlands (+31). These calls often attempt to deceive recipients, though the specific nature of the scams wasn’t detailed. Authorities advise users to be wary of answering calls from numbers they do not recognize. The warning aims to protect citizens from potential financial loss or identity theft. The association recommends utilizing call-blocking apps and exercising vigilance when receiving unsolicited calls.