The caller with the number +27635494131 is likely involved in a phishing scam, targeting individuals by claiming that someone is trying to perform a sim-swop on their cell number. The caller's request for the OTP sent by MTN is a common tactic used in scams to gain access to the victim's personal information. Fortunately, the caller's number was identified as an MTN Verification Scam on True Caller, allowing the recipient to be cautious. This incident highlights the importance of being aware of fraudulent activities and never sharing sensitive information with unknown callers.
Someone rang and claimed a “someone” was attempting a SIM swap on my number, demanding the OTP from MTN. Fortunately, Truecaller flagged the number as an MTN verification scam.
