What is a phone number 999-999-9999?

Generally that is what shows if the caller ID is blocked on the caller’s end – they block their number from showing up. It would come to your phone as an unavailable number or restricted number. Correct Answer! Re: I have a number – 999-999-9999 showing up as an incoming call on one of my phones.

What to say when you call 999?

When making a 999 call they need to remember:

• To tell the call handler which emergency service they need.
• To tell the call handler their address/or the location of the incident and phone number.
• To stay calm and stay on the line as they might have some questions.

WHY IS 999 the number?

The code 999 was used to allow free calls to the emergency services from coinboxes (payphones). The dials of coinboxes were already modified to allow free calls to the operator using the digit ‘0’. The next easiest digit to modify on the dial was the 9 – next to 0.

What is a ghost phone number?

Carriers use a ghost number as a temporary placeholder when you are porting in a number from another carrier. It is a real number, just temporary.

What happens if you text 999?

A simple 999 trick lets you contact the police via text message in an emergency. In situations where it is unsafe to speak aloud, you can contact the police by texting 999. However, the trick only works if you register first.

What’s the difference between 999 and 111?

999 is for emergencies and 111 is for non-emergencies. Find out when to call each number.

What happens when you call 09044444444?

This number belongs to Japan — and over there, it’s known as Sadako’s phone number. It’s said that if you dial it, you’ll hear strange and eerie noises drifting down the line… and that within a week of making the call, you’ll suffer a terrible accident. Or maybe you’ll suffer something worse. What is this?

What does the phone number 999-999-9999 mean?

Let me explain the number description of 999-999-9999. I would be a bit confused as well. Any unavailable” appears when the telephone number for an unbilled incoming call cannot be captured. Also, “999-999-9999” appears in My Verizon when the telephone number for an unbilled incoming call cannot be captured.

Does dialling 999 mean an ambulance will be sent?

Dialling 999 doesn’t necessarily mean an ambulance will be dispatched. If you arrive at hospital by ambulance this doesn’t mean you will be seen first. All casualties are triaged at A&E reception and they will decide on the priority of your treatment.

What is the origin of the number 999 in Singapore?

In Singapore, the number 999 was inherited from British rule and continued after independence. The number is attributed more to requesting for the police, with the number 995, established in 1984, used for direct lines to the fire brigade and ambulance services of the Singapore Civil Defence Force.

Why does my Verizon bill show 999-999-9999 as a number?

Also, “999-999-9999” appears in My Verizon when the telephone number for an unbilled incoming call cannot be captured. Does this provide clarity? Correct Answer! 07-01-2019 11:36 AM No, it doesnt since the 999-999-9999 number on my bill is via text. A text is sent from 000-000-0000 and the response is 999-999-9999.