The problem with that idea is I'm pretty sure an incoming call with a +988 (or other) country code is much more likely to be screened by Americans. I'd be like "I don't know anyone in that country". Not sure but I suspect Europeans may screen calls if not within their set of known Euro country codes.
I wouldn't pick it up because I'd be worried about fees for taking an international call. I don't know if there are actually fees though the uncertainty would stop me.