Based on the information provided, it appears that the caller with the number +27861462273 is likely involved in phishing activities, attempting to trick victims into revealing sensitive information. The caller is using a technique known as smishing, where they send an SMS alleging to be from a reputable company, in this case, ABSA. The goal is to prompt the recipient into calling the number, where they may be asked to provide personal details, leading to potential identity theft. The fact that the ABSA Fraud Line confirmed that the number is not associated with ABSA further supports this conclusion.
An SMS from 0279801361935 pretended to be ABSA, saying my Visa was declined; after calling back I heard typical ABSA prompts, then discovered the number isn’t owned by ABSA and reported it as fraud.
