A voice claiming to represent NZ Charity Services, speaking with an Indian accent, kept calling from several numbers (098714413, 098714414, 098714418, 098880629). Ignoring the call leads to more attempts, suggesting a possible scam.
Spotting Fake World Vision Solicitors Fast!
Summary — +6498880629
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The pattern points to a classic charity‑fundraising call that masquerades as a legitimate outreach. Callers often claim affiliation with World Vision, ask personal questions, and then pivot to donation pitches. Answering such calls can expose you to repeated solicitations, especially when the number cycles through variants. To protect yourself, let unknown numbers go to voicemail, verify any charity request on the official website, and never share banking details over the phone. If the call feels pushy or you’re pressured for immediate payment, hang up and report the number to your carrier’s spam‑blocking service. Block, report, and verify are your best defenses.
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Recent Reports for 09 888 0629
At 10 a.m. a call came in, and because it showed my country I answered, assuming it might be a job offer. I never showed interest in World Vision, yet the caller asked many personal and family questions before requesting a donation. The lady sounded very friendly.
I was just contacted by "NZ Survey, Charity Services" (098714412) and asked if I support helping kids in need, mentioning WorldVision, and ten minutes later this number rang me back. The caller said they were from World Vision, claimed I’d shown interest, and launched a friendly pitch about sponsoring children and donations – sounded legit, no kidding.
Honestly, I’m not sure what’s up; they wouldn’t even email me and I was swamped at the time.
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