Surprisingly, the influx of unsolicited Vodacom‑branded surveys has many users second‑guessing a legitimate network. These messages often arrive from short code +27820096050, request free replies, and lack an opt‑out option, which are classic markers of spam surveys. From a data‑protection standpoint, never share identifiers such as your ID number, account details or payment information in response. Add the sender to your phone’s block list, report the number to your mobile carrier and to the Communications Regulator, and delete the messages without replying. Regularly review your privacy settings and consider using spam‑filter apps to curb future unsolicited outreach.
The text pretends to be a Vodacom relationship survey, asking for a rating from 0 to 10 and offering a short questionnaire about a recent call with Courtney, with instructions to reply STOP to unsubscribe.
Ngithola imiyalezo evela ku‑Vodacom kodwa inombolo ebonakala ingajwayelekile – kubonakala sengathi kungukusakaza.
Got a text requesting a rating for a service I never used. Since I had no interactions, I grew wary, ignored the messages, reported them, and put the number on my spam list.
Ukuhlola okungamenanga, akukho "ukucisha ukubhalisela" okunokwenzeka. Futhi ngikwuhlu lwe-DMASA "ungashayeli" ngakho lokhu kuyi-SPAM ngempela
Received a survey from Vodacom customers.
Survey via SMS from Vodacom
Claimed they’re Vodacom, but the vibe feels super shady, you know.
Received a message offering a free survey via the massage app; I'm not sure if it was legit, left me confused
Nombolo ethi 'on behalf of Vodacom' ibonakala iyindlela yokukhokha enobungozi, ngiyicela ukuthi ingabizi.
Ayikho imininingwane ecacile ngalombhali, ngakho kube nzima ukuqonda injongo. Ngiyacela ukuthi uqaphele uma uthola imiyalezo evela lapha.
Got a text saying it's from Vodacom’s network asking three quick questions about my recent experience, replies are free, then 15 mins later another asking me to rate them 0‑10, lol.
Got auto‑enrolled in a premium plan right when that SMS popped up, so you might wanna look into it, dude.
Usually Vodacom doesn’t use a personal number, so this one feels weird, hey.
A survey I never requested arrived, with no option to unsubscribe. I'm also on the DMASA do‑not‑call list, so this is clearly spam.
