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0120031608 South Africa Phone Number Lookup

Identified as Sars - Sa

The number 012 003 1608 is a South Africa landline / fixed line tied to the 012 area code, which serves Pretoria / Tshwane. Based on the original prefix assignment, this range is associated with South Africa fixed-line geographic range, although portability may mean the live carrier is different. Within the 012 prefix on WhoseNo, 0% of tracked reports lean legitimate while 65% describe unwanted, spam, or scam behavior.

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+27 12 003 1608 · South Africa
The number 012 003 1608 is a South Africa landline / fixed line tied to the 012 area code, which serves Pretoria / Tshwane. Based on the original prefix assignment, this range is associated with South Africa fixed-line geographic range, although portability may mean the live carrier is different. Within the 012 prefix on WhoseNo, 0% of tracked reports lean legitimate while 65% describe unwanted, spam, or scam behavior.
Name Sars - Sa
Country South Africa (+27)
Line Type Landline / Fixed Line This looks like a fixed-line number in South Africa. For countries with area codes, the opening digits often point to the geographic service area.
Location Pretoria / Tshwane Area code / prefix: 012 Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Carrier South Africa fixed-line geographic range Prefix-based carrier data can change after number portability.
Number Formats 120031608 0120031608 012 003 1608 +27 12 003 1608 +27120031608 012-003-1608
Safety Score
Likely Safe
179 total reports · 137 safe · 42 spam/scam + Report Number
Validity Length matches the expected South Africa numbering plan
Views 2,146 lookups

Risk Assessment

Signals WhoseNo can infer from the number structure, nearby reports, and known scam patterns

Low Risk (24/100)

No strong scam signals were detected from the available prefix data.

37 Prefix Reports
65% Negative Share
Stable Prefix Trend
  • The surrounding prefix shows more negative than positive reporting patterns.

Known Pattern Matches

No country-specific scam pattern was matched from the current local rule set for this number.

What To Do

If the call was unexpected, verify the caller independently before sharing private details.

Harassment · 27% Unknown · 19% Scam suspicion · 19%

Community Reports for 0120031608

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Anonymous (Cape Town, South Africa)
yesterday at 11:49 AM · Apr 13, 2026 at 11:49 AM SAST
Debt collector

Debt collector

South Africa Activity

Recent reporting patterns across WhoseNo for this country.

11 Reports In 7 Days
15 Reports In 30 Days
  • Scam suspicion (20%)
  • Harassment (20%)
  • Debt collector (13%)
821178054 · 3 reports 0832254220 · 2 reports 0833829037 · 1 report

Area Code / Prefix Info

The 012 area code is commonly associated with Pretoria / Tshwane.

  • Major places: Pretoria / Tshwane
  • Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about 0120031608

012 003 1608 is a South Africa landline / fixed line with country code +27. It is tied to the 012 area code serving Pretoria / Tshwane. The number prefix is associated with South Africa fixed-line geographic range. WhoseNo has 1 community report for this number.

Review the community reports above for first-hand feedback from people who were contacted by this number. Across the wider 012 range, about 65% of tracked reports are negative.

The prefix suggests the number was originally issued to South Africa fixed-line geographic range (landline). South Africa supports number portability, so the current operator can be different from the original assignment.

012 003 1608 belongs to South Africa (country code +27). The area code 012 is associated with Pretoria / Tshwane. Major places in that footprint include Pretoria / Tshwane. The local timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

012 003 1608 is classified as a landline / fixed line. This looks like a fixed-line number in South Africa. For countries with area codes, the opening digits often point to the geographic service area.

Review the reports above before calling back. If multiple users describe spam, fraud, or identity checks, treat the call as suspicious.

On iPhone, open Phone > Recents, tap the info icon next to 012 003 1608, then choose Block this Caller. On Android, open the Phone app, select the call, open the menu, and choose Block or Report spam. Unexpected fixed-line calls can still be spoofed, so verify banking and identity requests independently. Report persistent telecom abuse through your operator and ICASA, especially when callers request EFT payments, PINs, OTPs, or banking login details.

To call 012 003 1608 from outside South Africa, dial your international access code or +, then 27, then the national number: +27 12 003 1608

How To Block This Number

Device steps plus any carrier or regulator guidance available for this number

Quick Advice

Use your device’s built-in blocking tools first, then escalate to your operator or regulator if the calls continue.

iPhone On iPhone: Phone > Recents > tap the info icon beside the number > Block this Caller.
Android On Android: open Phone > tap the call > More options > Block or Report spam.

Network / Regulator Options

Carrier-specific Unexpected fixed-line calls can still be spoofed, so verify banking and identity requests independently.
Complaint channel Report persistent telecom abuse through your operator and ICASA, especially when callers request EFT payments, PINs, OTPs, or banking login details.

Lookup Summary

012 003 1608 is listed on WhoseNo as a South Africa landline / fixed line. The active prefix maps to Pretoria / Tshwane. The prefix is associated with South Africa fixed-line geographic range. WhoseNo currently shows 1 report for this number.

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