Proceed carefully, any unexpected call from an unfamiliar number could be a telemarketing attempt that tries to harvest personal data. Verify the caller’s identity before sharing details; a quick search of the number online or a call back on a known official line can save you trouble. Use your phone’s block feature or register the number with a do‑not‑call list if the call is unwanted. Never disclose banking passwords, PINs, or identification numbers during unsolicited conversations. Keep a log of suspicious calls and report them to your carrier or the relevant consumer protection agency. Staying vigilant keeps your information safe.
When I call my daughters on their SA Vodacom phones from my UK Vodafone while in Germany, this is the number they see. Apparently, UK Vodafone uses VOIP for call redirection, so the South African recipient views a local number instead of mine. I've complained to Vodafone UK—they must recognize it's me calling!
Telemarketer from the USA with poor English skills.
Calls from abroad trying to sell stuff.
Laba be-telemarketer babiza njalo ngaphandle kwesidingo, bekungakhululeki nhlobo.
