Late afternoon in New Zealand, a voicemail with a language selection prompt followed by what sounds like Mandarin raises immediate red flags for automated scams. These calls often try to hook you into confirming details or pressing buttons to verify your number, leading to spam lists or worse. Hang up without responding if you get another; don't engage with prompts. Block the number right away using your phone settings or carrier tools. Report it to the Do Not Call register or local authorities to help track patterns. Enable voicemail transcription apps for easier screening, and consider a call blocker device for persistent issues. Stay cautious—scammers evolve tactics quickly.
A strange voicemail asked to select a language, followed by speech in a non‑English tongue, likely Mandarin.