Honestly, this looks like a classic scam where callers pretend to have opened a JSE portfolio or to retrieve money from investment firms such as Sanlam. They use Afrikaans greetings, aggressive language, and vague promises of high returns to pressure victims. Never share personal or banking details with unsolicited callers, especially when they cannot verify their identity or provide a verifiable company name. Hang up, block the number, and report it to your mobile carrier or a spam‑blocking app. If you suspect fraud, contact the actual financial institution directly using official contact details.
Ignored the incoming call
A tale regarding investments from years back that are nearing maturity. They wish to discuss further investments. I believe I know my investments well enough - likely fraudsters.
Claimed an account was created under my name previously, yet provided no details on timing or originator
Stock market
Impolite caller
Guy speaking Afrikaans rang me up, claimed affiliation with BMC, asked if I'd noticed a portfolio opened under my name at the JSE, I denied knowledge, quizzed him on the source of his data and my contact, he dodged my inquiries. I pointed out his line showed as "SPAM CALLER" on my display, which shocked him greatly, following his stammers denying it could happen, I stated no interest in his pitch and hung up, then blocked and flagged the number via TrueCaller app
Indoda engikhulume nayo ibinobugovu futhi yahlambalaza, ngazizwa ngiphoxekile kakhulu.
A woman rang me, referencing a company whose name includes 'Bull' - I didn't quite catch it. She aimed to schedule a consultant visit. I requested their location so I could visit instead - she vowed to text it over, but two hours on, nothing arrived. She noted they assist in reclaiming funds from Sanlam that I'm owed.
An Afrikaans-speaking guy rang me claiming I hold a JSE portfolio. Upon saying I'm uninterested, he snapped back with, and I quote, "**** you man".
They spin a tale of recovering investment funds due to wrong interest and fees, but shy away from any pushback
Some Afrikaans dude named Vaatjie. Ranted endlessly about steep costs for Sanlam retirement annuities and investments. When I questioned how he had my number, he insulted me as a "snotkop" and disconnected.
Made-up tale of an investment firm creating a trading account for me on the JSE
inkampani yokuhweba ngamasheya
Dude pushed hard for a family member's digits and wouldn't spill why. Then he accused me of being rude??? and slammed the phone on me, yoh.
Nonsense regarding JSE indirect investments and insurers withholding your full returns after deposits. Offered an in-person session to recover funds (mentioned Sanlam repeatedly). When I probed for details and an email summary, he lost his cool and slammed the receiver.
Akukho nkampani enje ithi iminyaka engama-25 eshishinweni, akukho webhusayithi nto, iqhuba ifigo u-shaun okanye into ezifana naloo, yayifuna ama-32k ukuqala kurhwebo lwe-intanethi ithi ziseLyttleton yabiza ngeMgqibelo, musa ukubatyekela ukuba beza kuwe shaya abazii, kukho into engahambi kahle
Wangishayela ngethoni elingekho emthethweni (Njengokuthi banobudlelwano obukhona nami) ukuze kuxoxwe ngephothofolio lami elingaqondile. Ngehla ngishaya
Inquired whether I knew about my portfolio on the Exchange and offered to retrieve MY FUNDS along with 45% interest. She pushed for a coffee get-together the following day, assuming I'd agreed... Total scam, and incredibly rude in my opinion.
Iphothofolio le-JSE (izinsizakalo zezimali) Indoda yesilafu yami ishaye futhi yabuza ukuthi ngiyazi yini ukuthi umuntu othile uvule iphothofolio egameni lami ku-JSE. Ngimtshele ukuthi ngimatasa ngikwazi ukukhuluma naye, wabe esenza ukuphawula okubi futhi waxobha ucingo.
Dude just slammed the phone in my face after I called him out.
Talked to a guy acting like old acquaintances, then rambled about an investment from big firms, listing most of them. Called him out as a fraud, he chuckled it off and kept pushing to access funds from the fake deal. Careful, he's after your cash only!
Like the previous feedback, I consented to a consultation, though I'm waiting to see if they follow up to verify.
Lapho ngingafuni ukunikeza inomboro ngaphambi kokuthi ngazi ukuthi ushaya kuphi - uthi mnumzane uma kukhona isimo esibi namhlanje uzothi kuyindoda yakho ukuthi awufuni ukunikeza inomboro yakhe - bese ephonsa ucingo endlebeni yami.
The individuals I spoke with were named Gawie and Vaaitjie. They spun a weak tale about funds accessible to me because someone anonymously invested cash for me ages ago. They're eager to set up a meeting to talk potential future placements.
An Afrikaans speaker chatted with me in an odd manner, like we were close. He seemed rude, trying to rile me up over shady insurers ripping me off by taking my cash and trading on the JSE. Claimed his outfit (name escaped me) could recover MY FUNDS. Total rubbish. I hung up in frustration.
Guy on the line acted impolitely and offensively, slammed the receiver while I challenged his fraudulent tale.
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