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Phone Scam Numbers in South Africa

South Africa sees high volumes of SIM swap fraud, fake SARS (tax authority) calls, and banking OTP theft. The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) tracks these trends.

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⚠️ Most Reported South Africa Numbers

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🎯 Common Scam Types in South Africa

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Prize / Lottery Scam

Informs victim they won a prize, lottery, or lucky draw and asks for upfront fees.

HIGH RISK

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Tech Support Scam

Poses as Microsoft, Apple, or another tech company claiming your device has a virus.

HIGH RISK

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OTP / Verification Code Theft

Tricks victims into sharing one-time passwords to hijack accounts or authorise transfers.

HIGH RISK

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SIM Swap / Account Takeover

Attempts to port or swap a victim's SIM to redirect calls and intercept OTPs.

HIGH RISK

📞 Common South Africa Prefixes

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