A call from a 05 69 number: who is it?
Numbers starting with 05 69 (+33569 from abroad) belong to the ranges Arcep reserves for automated calls in France. They are attached to the South-west (05) area.
Who uses 05 69 numbers?
These numbers go to platforms that call in bulk: telemarketing call centres, but also automated appointment reminders, surveys and delivery services. The caller isn't necessarily located in the South-west (05) area.
In practice, a 05 69 call almost always comes from a business, rarely from an individual.
Should you call back?
If you weren't expecting a call, there is no need to call back: a telemarketer will call again if they want to. Never give a code received by text, a password or bank details to someone you didn't contact yourself.
How to stop these calls
Several options add up:
- register your number with Bloctel, the French telemarketing opt-out list;
- report abusive calls by texting the number to 33700;
- install Ylumo and turn on automatic spam blocking, which covers the whole 05 69 range.
Questions
Is a 05 69 number a scam?
Not necessarily. These numbers are reserved for automated calls and telemarketing, which is regulated but legal. Scams more often use spoofed numbers that look ordinary.
Can I block every 05 69 number?
Yes. Ylumo knows the whole 05 69 XX XX XX range: with automatic blocking on, these calls no longer ring your phone.
When is telemarketing allowed in France?
On weekdays from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 8pm, never on weekends or public holidays, and at most four times in thirty days for the same person.