Imagine receiving a call from +27114831301 and the voice claims to be from Standard Bank, asking for your ID or password. The conversation quickly turns vague, and the caller pushes for personal details without clearly stating the purpose. In such moments, treat the call as suspicious and avoid sharing any personal data. Hang up, then independently verify the request by contacting the bank through official channels—use the number on your card or the bank’s website. Report the incident to the local consumer protection agency and consider blocking the number on your device. Staying cautious and confirming identities can dramatically reduce the risk of falling victim to scam tactics.
Claimed my account was hacked and urged me to update email and password - only had my email, no other details.
avoid picking up
Iyahlanqa
The person wants confirmation of your details but refuses to explain the purpose.
Robotic voice message.
A woman phoned claiming she was from Standard Bank. She knew my initials and surname. She proposed a 'service' to settle my credit card via debit order. I turned it down. Felt really odd.
Repeated calls. From Standard Bank
Ucingo oluthule alubanga lutho oluwusizo, ngazizwa ngingenalo i-oda.
Fraudsters fishing for your personal details.
Hey, dodgy or useless call center vibes.
Collecting debts
Repeatedly requested my ID but refused to say why they're calling?
Calls me... wants my complete name... claims to be from Standard Bank... I question how he lacks my info if calling from there... He hangs up abruptly.
Kuyathukuthela nje, abayamukeli ukuthi cha bese beqhubeka bebuza abantu engingabazi
Umthengisi we-telemarketing uyaphazamisa, ngicela bangayeki ukushayela.
