[widebody911]

How did you end up with them carrying the call?

I had something similar years ago; my work pager went off, and there was a number I didn't recognize. I was a sales and support engineer, so I didn't really think about it before I called. Some guy with an accent I didn't recognize answered, and then said "Just a minute" and set the phone down. After a few minutes, I guessed nobody was coming back. I called the telco and it turns out it was a long-distance scam, where they charge something like $50/minute. I didn't end up having to pay it, but it was close!