Short missed calls are logged, then on callback a “call forwarding to other network” tone plays, followed by a recording that says “welcome to the customer service centre, please wait…” without naming any company. The voice has a Hindi accent, suggesting another tech‑support scam. I advise against calling back; no legitimate business should hide its identity.
Reverse Phone Lookup in South Africa — Recent Community Reports
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Unknown calls in South Africa
Unsure about a South African number? Explore concise community notes to judge calls and texts. In Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Pretoria you’ll see both legitimate callbacks (deliveries, banking, appointments) and waves of robocalls or phishing. Geographic prefixes like 011 (Johannesburg), 021 (Cape Town), 031 (Durban), 012 (Pretoria) and mobile ranges 06/07/08 do not reliably prove identity or exact location due to portability and VoIP — treat them as context.
Verification: call back via the official number on the company website/app, check in‑app notices, and never share one‑time codes by phone. Use device/carrier blocking for repeat issues and leave a short, factual note here to help others.
Ngingumsebenzisi othembekile we-Microsoft, ngithole izimpendulo ezisheshayo kule nombolo, ngiyabonga.
Le nombolo ayaziwa, ivame ukuvela ezimeni engizicabanga ukuthi zingezona ezisemthethweni.
Ngithole le nombolo engaziwa, ayikhombisi lutho olusizo.
The caller is a scammer; block and ignore.
A Miway representative is promoting automobile insurance.
The caller greeted with "hello," I inquired about their identity, and they disconnected.
Got a text from 0820072202 claiming to be Home Affairs saying my ID application succeeded and urging me to click a link – obviously not Home Affairs since I already have my ID, haha.
Angazi ukuthi ubani, kodwa ubizo lwalungenasizathu, ngiyabuyela emuva.
That individual is a fraudster—ignore and block right away.
Ukushushiswa okuqhubekayo kule nombolo kuyaphazamisa ngempela, ngiyazama ukuyibeka ku-block.
Proposed a credit card offer
Again receiving Miway insurance calls, with several different numbers contacting me.
Another unsolicited call from Miway Insurance.
Inombolo engaziwa, angikaze ngiyithole ngaphambili.
Inombolo ayaziwa, kodwa imiyalezo ayihambisani nezidingo zami, ngakho angiyithandi.
Le nkonzo ibonakala iyisithiyo esikhulu sezindleko ezimfihlo, ngithola izikweletu ezingalindelekile. Ngizimisele ukuvuma ukuthi ngiyazisola.
Got a pitch from Ntabisang about marketing MTN laptops and cellphones – seems a bit pushy, just saying.
Man hört nur ein Piepsen.
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FAQ — South Africa
How to verify callers in South Africa?
Use the official website/app number; avoid calling back the unknown number; check in‑app messages.
Do prefixes prove location?
No. Portability/VoIP make 011/021/031/012 and 06/07/08 ranges unreliable as proof of origin.
Common patterns?
Delivery updates, bank callbacks, 2FA codes; robocalls, parcel/account phishing and scripted sales.
Useful report details?
Caller type, purpose, date/time, and cues that guided your decision.