Cell C is warning the public to be aware of the following scam operations that have defrauded several
subscribers of airtime.
Phishing Attempts via email and sms
Please be aware of the following scam sms being sent from perpetrators trying to obtain your
banking OTP passwords:
"Dear (client name), we require you to send the first and second OTP
numbers you received on your phone via sms to 0767216365. This is required by the South African
Police to verify your bank account that is attached to your mobile phone number. You will be
prosecuted if you don't send it immediately. Send the 2 OTP numbers to 0767216365".
This message will be received after responding to an e-mail that appears to be from the relevant
bank. Do not access any links received via e-mail regarding your internet banking. Enter the link
you usually use, manually to ensure that you avoid all phishing attempts.
Fake FIFA 2010 winnings sms
Subscribers should be aware of receiving an sms stating the following:
This is to confirm that your
cell number has won $2.8 million for FIFA 2010 International Award. Ref: SA2010F22, to claim contact
Mrs. Howard via: susanh12010@yahoo.com.hk".
This has been confirmed as a scam and should be ignored.
Fake Lottery winner sms
Subscribers should be aware of receiving an sms stating the following:
"
You have been drawn at 09:23 and won a check - 509578 . Call 00239247905
to know the amount and withdraw it."
This has been confirmed as a scam and the message comes from anyone of the following numbers:
- 00239281069
- 00239247923
- 00239281096
- 00239280054
- 00239247923
- 00239247502
- 00239291420
- 00239280813
- 00239211396
- 00239981103
- 00239247905.
These sms's should be ignored.
Fake Woza Wheneva winner calls
Subscribers should be aware of receiving an sms stating the following:
Customers are being called by the fraudsters and told that they can
"
Win with Woza Wheneva" if
they purchase recharge vouchers worth R150 from an Engen or Caltex garage. They are told not to
load the airtime but to call the person back with the details on the voucher so that they can be
"
entered into the draw". The fraudsters then load the airtime on
their own phone at the expense of the customer.
Cell C is not conducting any such promotion and we are appealing to customers to report any
such incidents to us immediately by contacting the Cell C call centre.
