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Calls From 777888999 will NOT "Blast" or Cause Your Phone to Explode

Your mobile or smartphone will not explode or "blast" if you receive a call or message from telephone number 777888999 or any other number. The so-called warning messages below, which are currently circulating on WhatsApp and being sent via SMS text messages that claim you should not answer a mobile phone call from the number 777888999 because your phone will blast or explode, is a fake or hoax.

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Samples of the Fake "777888999" Message

URGENT ?pl don’t attend any Call of mob no …777888999….if u attend. Call your mobile will blast …..pl share to your friends …

777888999 Don’t pick this number as phone is blasting after receiving this number

There is no mechanism that will cause a phone to explode after receiving a phone call. And, the only thing in a cell phone that can explode is the battery. But, it is virtually impossible for the battery to explode because of a phone call. Unless there is a serious flaw in the assembly or design of the battery, it's highly unlikely for an electronic device, be it a smartphone, tablet or clock radio, to explode.

Therefore, it is not a phone call from 777888999 or other phone numbers you should be worried about, it is taking care of your mobile device's battery you should be worried about. Here are some tips for taking care of your battery so it does't combust or burn up:

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Note: Some of the information in samples on this website may have been impersonated or spoofed.

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