NoCall

+27 221 080 023

Risk level: Low

Who is this? Spam, telemarketing or a legitimate call? Community reports in South Africa.

Number with prefix 221. Review community reports, risk and comments below before answering or blocking. Browse numbers with prefix 221

Low
Risk level
Spam
Category
0
Spam reports
—
Last report

AI Analysis

Limited information: Single external database report with no direct complaint or spam/scam indication. User comments discuss South Africa's POPIA, unrelated to the phone number's purpose.

Likely purpose: Unknown/Unspecified due to lack of relevant user complaints or specific database categorization.

Low dangerIgnoreninguna

AI analysis: 03 Jul 2026

Information based on community reports and automated analysis. It may contain errors or be out of date, and is not legal advice or a verified accusation against the number's owner.

ZA

South Africa

Operator information

Country:
ZASouth Africa
Prefix:
+27
Type:
Other
Operator:
Vodacom, MTN, Cell C, Telkom, Rain

Recent searches

2 this week

Last 7 days

Community comments

1
Anonymous
13 May 2026

The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) is South Africa's primary data protection law, fully in effect since 1 July 2021, which mandates that public and private bodies handle personal data responsibly. It enforces eight conditions for lawful processing—including accountability, security safeguards, and data subject participation—to protect privacy and prevent data breaches.Key Aspects of POPIA:Purpose: The Act aims to protect individuals and organizations (data subjects) from harm by ensuring personal information is processed legally.Application: It applies to the processing of personal information, including collection, usage, storage, and destruction, both automated and manual.Information Regulator: This body monitors and enforces compliance, handling complaints regarding violations.Key Requirements: Organizations must appoint an Information Officer, implement a compliance framework, and notify the Regulator of breaches.Data Subject Rights: Individuals can object to processing, withdraw consent, and request access to their information.Direct Marketing: POPIA strictly regulates direct marketing via electronic communications (email, SMS, WhatsApp), requiring consent, often via Form 4.Important Dates:1 July 2020: The Act came into effect.30 June 2021: The one-year grace period for compliance ended.Failure to comply with POPIA can lead to severe penalties, including fines up to R10 million or imprisonment. For further information or to submit a complaint, visit the official Information Regulator website.

Report this number

What happened?

Signal summary for +27 221 080 023

+27 221 080 023 belongs to the 221 prefix and is classified as Spam. This page combines no approved reports and 1 public comment to explain the risk level.

Frequently asked questions

Who calls from +27 221 080 023?
+27 221 080 023 is a phone number with the 221 prefix in South Africa. It has been reported 1 time by the community as a possible unwanted call. Check the comments to find out who might be behind this call.
Is +27 221 080 023 a spam number?
According to the community, +27 221 080 023 has 1 report, which suggests it is likely spam. Check the risk score and comments for details.
Is it safe to call +27 221 080 023 back?
If you don't recognise the number and it has negative reports, it's best not to call +27 221 080 023 back. Avoid sharing personal or banking details with unknown numbers.
How can I block +27 221 080 023?
On iPhone, go to Recents in the Phone app, tap the (i) next to the number and choose 'Block this Caller'. On Android, long-press the number in your call history and select 'Block number'. You can also use the NoCall app to automatically block calls like +27 221 080 023.
Where can I report a suspicious call?
You can report +27 221 080 023 directly on this page using the report button. Your contribution helps other users identify unwanted calls.