Imagine getting a call that promises R5 000 in free shares and then turns hostile the moment you say no. The pattern emerging from dozens of reports points to a spoofed Capital One telemarketing scam that uses aggressive scripts, switches languages, and repeats the offer until the target hangs up. Callers often claim affiliation with major banks or a “stockbroker” to add credibility. To stay safe, never share personal or financial details, block the number, and report the incident to your carrier or the national consumer protection agency. Block the caller and report the scam promptly.
Won't stop trying.
Repeated calls even after hanging up
Akakhulumi, kunomsindo nje ngemuva nabantu abakhuluma behleka... Ushayile kabili ngibhloqa le nombolo...
Ngitshelwe izikhathi eziningi ngalokhu okungamane. Ngokulandelayo ngizohlela umhlangano ngibajwayele kahle. Ngethemba abantu abaningi bazovukela ukumisa lokhu.
They said I'd get an email tomorrow to withdraw my money from the bank account, cuz they're closing it since I don't wanna use their R5000 shares.
Extremely pushy, they ignore refusals and continue ringing back. Already seven calls since yesterday. Even after blocking, they persist in trying.
Bath i Capital Classic. Bafuna ukukhuluma nomyeni wami futhi bazenza sengathi bamelela amabhange amakhulu amane kodwa abaniki lutho ngokuthi bafuna ini noma bathola inani lakho kuphi. Abayonela futhi bayacwasa kakhulu
Keeps calling relentlessly
Attempted to call back but the line doesn't connect.
Ufounile ukubuza ukuthi ngizoba ekhaya ngoMsombuluko njengoba ngikhethiwe ukuthola amabhaso angama-R5000.00. Waphoqelela ukukhuluma isiBhunu futhi wabuza ukuthi ngiyakwazi yini isiBhunu. Igama lakhe lalingu-Nico V futhi wangidlulisela kumphathi wakhe ogama lingu-Divan. Kwabe sekunqamukwa. Ngirekhode yonke into uma kukhona ofuna ngiyimemeza ngiyijwayela.
They pitched R5,000 in shares you pick, believe it or not! I've gotten this before. Right as I accused them of scamming, she cursed me out and hung up hard. Stay alert.
They warned they'd empty my accounts after I said no thanks.
Keep distance, devil
Rude agent phoned for my husband using my line, demanded his mobile details. Claimed her boss needed to talk to him; when I asked for the boss, she hung up!
Kufanele uxoshwe ngokukhuluma nabantu ngalokho kuyindlela. Lapho ngicela ukukhuluma nomphathi ukuze ngibike ukuphathwa kabi ngatshelwa ukuthi ngithole enye 'tottie' njengoba eyakhe exake. Ngatshelwa ukuthi bazonikeza inombolo yami kubo bonke ababaziyo ukuze bangidayise ngocingo njengoba bezokungayeki ukushayela. I-Capital One kufanele ivalwe!
After I informed Arno of our disinterest, he warned about shutting down all my accounts. When I urged him to proceed, he hung up since I wouldn't cooperate.
Ba-founa bese be-enza i-appointment ithi ukhethiwe kwi-R5000 free shares futhi bafuna ukuchitha amahora ayi-1h30 ukukuchazela ukuthi kuyini konke lokho futhi ungaba nento yokwenza nemali. Uma ubuyela ucinga leyo nombolo ithi ayikho.
Extremely pushy and rude behavior.
Hou aan probeer
Group of impolite fools!
They were unclear on their identity. Claimed affiliation with four big banks and mentioned a R5000 investment portfolio in my name. Wanted to set up an in-person session with a consultant to discuss the firm's details and share distribution. Upon questioning, the person admitted working for Direct Online.
Call from sales team
Demanded to speak with my husband
A youth rang, demanding to talk to my spouse. Pushed for another contact number that's unavailable. Struggled to reveal the business name.
Abusive and impolite
ukuhlukumeza okukhulu
Distributing shares (Sales caller) Johan Yesterday I got a ring saying I was given shares valued at R5000, from Direct Capital firm. I said no thanks, but they insisted on visiting to clarify. He wouldn't accept refusal, so I questioned the source of my info, lack of online presence, and their share-selling permit. He was impolite and hung up on me. Steer clear completely!!!
Othile wangishayela uthi uMphathi wakhe ucele ukungishayela. Ngibuze ukuthi uyathengisa ini - bathi abayilo naleyo nhlobo yenkampani. Bathi bavela ku-Direct online egameni lebhange lami. Bashaye kabili ngemuva kokuba ngisho ukuthi bengingekho.
Umele ugcino lwezinhlaka zonke ezine. Umuntu ongaphansi kakhulu. Esitshela ukuthi kukhona ukukhwabanisa okwenziwayo. Wafuna ngempela ukuthi ngimnike yonke imininingwane yethu. Ngibekile ucingo. Ngibuyele emuva kulo nombolo futhi ayisebenzi.
Pretending to be from the big four banks and even naming yours... promising instant R5000 share payout... total fraud. I just disconnected!
