Yesterday evening, a string of noisy calls from a NZ number left several locals uneasy. The background chatter and inconsistent accents suggest a low‑effort scam rather than a legitimate charity. If you receive a similar ring, let it go to voicemail and verify any claimed organisation independently—don’t share personal details on the spot. Blocking the number and reporting it to your carrier can curb repeat attempts. Keep a log of timestamps; patterns often emerge that help providers flag the source. Stay skeptical of unsolicited appeals, especially after hours.
The call featured the same noisy Auckland backdrop as the one from Wellington two days prior; it’s nonsense, should be halted, and they ignore reverse‑calls.
A call came in at 7:30 pm NZT claiming to be from the Breast Cancer Foundation, but the speaker used a fake British accent and there was a lot of background noise. When I asked to be called later, they insisted on staying on the line, so I ended the call.
Got two calls over four days, the most recent at 8:30 pm; I didn't answer and no message was left.