Super clever hack to avoid spam calls
Spam callers use mobile numbers when making cold calls, and this is done to deceive the caller into answering.
We are living in a world of SPAM! SPAM! SPAM!
The rise of spam in the world has also led to a rise in fraud.
In South Africa, a significant portion of the population reports being targeted by fraud attempts, with a large percentage of those targeted also reporting actual losses.
Phishing, smishing, and third-party seller scams on legitimate retail websites are the most common tactics used by fraudsters. Digital fraud attempts from South Africa are particularly high in the telecommunications sector.
It's difficult to avoid the number of phone calls, SMSes, and WhatsApps.
READ: SA among the most spammed and scammed in the world
Spam callers use mobile numbers when making cold calls, and this is done to deceive the caller into answering.
Jacaranda FM recently reported that the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) is currently investigating this tactic, highlighting that it is illegal for call centres operating out of fixed premises to use mobile numbers.
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But, as always, there's someone who is able to find a loophole and share some tips with us.
TrueCaller is the App that has been saving us for years, but somehow spam calls sometimes sneak in.
A TikTok video by @thamitech is going viral for its informative way to block spam calls.
READ: Spam callers are breaking the law with this call tactic
Watch the video below and take control of the sneaky spammers blowing up your phone:
@thamitech #tech #techtok #iphone #ios26 #ios #foryou #iphone15pro ♬ original sound - Thami
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) said it is currently investigating this tactic, highlighting that it is illegal for call centres operating out of fixed premises to use mobile numbers.
MyBroadband reported that offenders could be subjected to fines between R300,000 and R3 million, as using mobile numbers for fixed services would be in violation of the 2016 Numbering Plan Regulations.
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