Late afternoon in Johannesburg, a call from this number mimics a routine bank alert but unravels into fraud. The caller poses as an ABSA representative warning about a debit attempt from a company, yet hangs up when challenged with facts like a closed account—classic scam evasion. Such tactics prey on urgency to extract personal details. Hang up immediately on unsolicited bank calls; verify directly through official channels like ABSA's app or verified hotline. Enable two-factor authentication and monitor statements for anomalies. Report to your bank and authorities to curb these nuisances—staying vigilant keeps your finances secure.
Someone pretended to represent ABSA about a company trying to debit my account. My account has been closed for ages. It was clearly a scam; when I mentioned that, the person hung up!
