# South Africans have been urged to remain vigilant answering phone calls as spam and scam activity surges. Data from Truecaller shows over 30-billion spam calls were recorded in 2025, with billions more already in 2026. Reports estimate consumers lost around 40-billion-rand to scams last year. Experts warn fraud tactics are becoming more advanced, including AI-driven scams, urging users to remain cautious and use tools that help identify and block suspicious calls.
Consumers urged to stay alert as spam calls surge