+27 873 721 129

Anonymous

13 Feb 2026

AntonPierre reportó el número 087-3721129 como Línea de televentas

Anonymous

22 Aug 2025

MiWay selling car insurance

Anonymous

22 Aug 2025

MyWay Robot Calling fue reportado como Acoso telefónico con el número 087-3721129

Anonymous

01 Aug 2025

a Machine trying to sell tracker for car. Spam calling, often referred to as unsolicited or robocalling, has become a significant problem in South Africa and across the world. It involves making phone calls to individuals without their prior consent, typically for marketing, sales, or promotional purposes. While some companies view spam calling as a necessary part of outreach, many recipients experience it as intrusive, disruptive, and at times even threatening. More importantly, spam calling is not just an annoyance — it is illegal under certain conditions in South Africa, particularly when examined through the lens of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). The POPI Act, officially known as Act No. 4 of 2013, came into full effect on 1 July 2021. It was introduced to regulate how personal information is collected, processed, stored, and used. The Act is designed to protect the constitutional right to privacy by ensuring that individuals have control over their personal information. This includes not only obvious data like names and ID numbers but also phone numbers, which are frequently used by telemarketers to make cold calls. Under POPIA, personal information cannot be used for direct marketing unless the person being contacted has given explicit permission for this kind of communication. Section 69 of the Act clearly states that direct marketing by means of electronic communication — which includes phone calls, SMS, email, or any automated system — is prohibited unless the individual has given consent or is an existing customer of the responsible party. This clause alone makes most forms of spam calling illegal, as many people receive these calls without ever opting in or establishing a relationship with the calling company. Spam callers often rely on third-party databases, purchased contact lists, or scraped information from the internet to acquire phone numbers. This is another area where they violate POPIA. According to Section 18 of the Act, companies are required to inform individuals when their personal information is being collected. This includes explaining the purpose of the collection, how the information will be used, who it will be shared with, and whether providing it is optional. When phone numbers are collected without the person’s knowledge or used for purposes not originally agreed upon, the responsible party is in breach of these regulations. Moreover, companies are expected to secure personal information from unauthorized access or misuse. Section 19 of POPIA enforces the requirement for responsible parties to maintain proper security safeguards. If a person’s contact information is leaked, sold, or used in spam calling campaigns, and it is found that the company failed to properly secure that data, it can face legal consequences. Beyond the legal implications, spam calling also raises ethical concerns. At its core, it is a violation of an individual’s right to privacy. People are often contacted at inconvenient times, pressured into conversations they didn’t consent to, or targeted repeatedly despite asking to be removed from calling lists. In some cases, spam calls go beyond marketing and become vehicles for scams, phishing attacks, or financial fraud. These calls can cause anxiety, confusion, and mistrust — especially among vulnerable individuals like the elderly or those not tech-savvy enough to recognize potential dangers. From a moral standpoint, spam calling disregards human dignity and autonomy. It treats people not as individuals with rights, but as targets to be exploited for potential profit. This behavior creates a culture of distrust, where even legitimate calls may be ignored because people fear falling victim to a scam or sales trap. Companies that engage in spam calling may justify it as cost-effective outreach, but the long-term damage to public trust and their own reputations is often much more severe. The consequences for non-compliance with POPIA are serious. The Information Regulator, an independent body tasked with enforcing POPIA, has the authority to issue fines of up to R10 million for violations. In more severe cases, responsible individuals can face criminal charges and prison sentences of up to 10 years. Beyond these legal penalties, companies may also face civil lawsuits from individuals who have suffered harm due to the unlawful use of their personal information. This can include emotional distress, reputational damage, or financial loss. Importantly, POPIA empowers individuals to take control of their personal information. People have the right to object to their data being used for marketing, to withdraw consent at any time, and to request that their information be deleted or corrected. They can also lodge formal complaints with the Information Regulator, which has the power to investigate and take action against companies that violate the Act. There are also tools and platforms — such as the Direct Marketing Associ

Anonymous

07 Oct 2024

Insurance spam