Caution: unsolicited calls from this number frequently claim to be from a government consumer services program offering debt‑payment relief. Many recipients report vague answers, background noise, or abrupt hang‑ups, which are typical red flags of scam or aggressive telemarketing. Before sharing personal details, independently verify the organisation by contacting the official agency using a known phone number or website. If the caller cannot provide a verifiable reference, end the conversation and consider blocking the number. Report persistent unwanted calls to the communications regulator to help curb such practices. Staying skeptical and protecting your data are the best defenses.
It’s pure false advertising; a scammer trying to get info, so don’t share anything – lol.
Debt consumer services ibonakala iyinkampani yokuqoqwa kwemalimboleko, kodwa izindlela zabo zokuxhumana azicacile.
Received a call on 3 Sep 24; when I answered, only background noise could be heard.
Called claiming to represent the consumer council for a survey, inquired about my income and employment, I replied it was irrelevant and he ended the call.
I frequently receive ping calls from this number.
Ukushaya i-ping call kwenza ukuba ngicabange ngaphezu. Akulindelekile futhi kuyadida.
Abathengisi abangaziwa be-telemarketing baqhubeka nokuthumela imiyalezo, ngizama ukuwavala.
The caller said he was from the government’s consumer services, offering help with debt payments for those paying over R1200 a month, but his vague answers made his legitimacy doubtful. I was skeptical of the call.
A brief greeting of "Hi Sir, how are you?" was followed by an immediate hang‑up.
A person identifying himself as an employee of the government’s consumer services department said they could assist with debt payments if monthly expenses exceed R1600. His answers to basic questions were off, suggesting either poor training or a scam. Though his claim might be real, I found it irrelevant and gave up.
On Saturday, 20 April 2024 at 10:00 am, a woman identifying herself as Aisha called, likely for a survey or telemarketing. I terminated the call and blocked the number.
Umuntu ongaziwa ungishayele, ngicabanga ukuthi akusizi lutho.
Ucingo lokukhohlisa luyinselelo enkulu kulabo ababhekene nalo.
Curious about the caller, as returning the call shows the number is unavailable
