Bottom line: these calls are classic scam telemarketing attempts, often masquerading as insurance or auto‑repair offers. Callers start with flattery or vague scripts, then push for personal details like ID numbers, addresses, or banking info, and they rarely answer direct questions. The background noise and abrupt hang‑ups are typical pressure tactics designed to keep you off‑balance. If you receive such a call, hang up immediately, block the number, and never share sensitive data. Report the incident to your mobile provider and, where relevant, to the national consumer protection agency. Staying skeptical and using call‑blocking tools can drastically reduce exposure.
Background sounds, ignored my query about the caller's identity. Phoned several times over two days in a row
Pushing fake car repair deals
Kusukela ngoLwesihlanu, ngithola ama-telemarketer ahlale ecela ingxoxo. Ngiyadumazeka futhi angikathandi ukukhuluma nabo. Ngiyabakhombisa indaba.
Baqale ngokungincoma ngokweqile. Lokho kuhlala kungibeka ekuxeni ngoba izinkampani ezifanele azikwenzi lokho. Bese baba nenkani futhi banenzondo lapho ngithi cha. Kwadingeka ngiphede ucingo ngoba wayengayeki nje.
Individual stayed silent without speaking
Irritating phone call
Appears to be some kind of scam
Wanted my ID, address, and bank info for some freebies. They name-dropped Santam, plus there was background racket.
Picked up and they ended the call. Seventh instance this month
Iyakhasa: izingcingo ezimi-5 ezinsukwini ezimbili
Background sounds were loud, ignored all my inquiries but pushed ahead with her routine. Ended the conversation myself.
Ihlala ishaya, iyacasula kakhulu
**** They knew my full name!!
Ucingo aluzange lunkhumbi ngakwelinye ihlangothi lapho ngibuyisela ucingo
Ukushaya imizuzu ngaphandle kokukhuluma kuyaphoxeka; ngiyazisola ngalesi sikhathi.
