MTN‑linked telemarketing calls – how to stay safe

Summary — +27873109561

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Caller Name: Vodacom (claimed)
Caller Type: Telemarketing
Location: South Africa — South Africa
Reviews: 7
Carrier: Vodacom, Region: South Africa

Expert Opinion

Like an unexpected knock on a closed door, a call from +27873109561 often feels like a sales pitch masquerading as a service update. The number surfaces repeatedly in reports tied to MT N‑related telemarketing, offering phone contracts or devices. To protect your data, never hand over account numbers, IDs, or payment details until you verify the caller through official channels. Hang up if the conversation turns vague, log the call, and use your phone’s block feature. Report persistent abuse to the Communications Authority and consider a call‑filtering app. Staying skeptical and documenting interactions are your best defenses.

Caller Categories

Telemarketing
5×
Callcenter
1×
Silent Call
1×

Caller Names

Vodacom (claimed)
1×
Mondo Mobile
1×
Micheal from mtn online
1×

Details

Location: South Africa — South Africa
Number type: ratings.phone_number_type_list.1 — Vodacom

Rate this number — +27873109561

Recent Reports for 087 310 9561

27873109561 Silent Call
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The moment I picked up, the connection ended. I dialed back two times, assuming it might be a mistaken call, to confirm. On each attempt, it disconnected right after connecting.

27873109561 Telemarketing Vodacom (claimed)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

These telemarketers act like they're from Vodacom and try to get you to say 'yes' for opening a Vodacom account. I asked for an email on it, but they just keep calling. They claimed to have my number from someone else. Good thing I recorded it all, just as they did. Pretending to work with a company is fraud. I'll update you!!! Watch out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

27873109561 Telemarketing Micheal from mtn online
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Caller claimed to be Micheal from MTN online app, regarding my phone application for MTN online.

27873109561 Telemarketing
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Asked for my bank details, so I ended the call

27873109561 Telemarketing Mondo Mobile
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mondo Mobile uses this number for sales pitches on behalf of Telkom and Vodacom. Poor customer support, with no replies even to complaints on Hello Peter.

27873109561 Callcenter
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cellphone contract sales

27873109561 Telemarketing
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Promised an iPhone 13, but after entering details, got a contract for iPhone 11 instead. They said cancellation was possible anytime, even 10 days post-delivery. Can't reach them as the line drops. Extremely unhappy with their handling.

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