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0311401409 South Africa Phone Number Lookup

Identified as Scam Press

The number 031 140 1409 is a South Africa landline / fixed line tied to the 031 area code, which serves Durban / eThekwini. 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 031 prefix on WhoseNo, 0% of tracked reports lean legitimate while 48% describe unwanted, spam, or scam behavior.

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+27 31 140 1409 · South Africa
The number 031 140 1409 is a South Africa landline / fixed line tied to the 031 area code, which serves Durban / eThekwini. 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 031 prefix on WhoseNo, 0% of tracked reports lean legitimate while 48% describe unwanted, spam, or scam behavior.
Name Scam Press
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 Durban / eThekwini Area code / prefix: 031 Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
Carrier South Africa fixed-line geographic range Prefix-based carrier data can change after number portability.
Number Formats 311401409 0311401409 031 140 1409 +27 31 140 1409 +27311401409 031-140-1409
Safety Score
Likely Safe
173 total reports · 134 safe · 39 spam/scam + Report Number
Validity Length matches the expected South Africa numbering plan
Views 145 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.

54 Prefix Reports
48% 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.

Unknown · 33% Harassment · 19% Scam suspicion · 13%

Community Reports for 0311401409

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Anonymous
4 years ago · Nov 25, 2021 at 04:47 PM SAST
Scam suspicion

Showed as a missed call today 25 November 2021 at 1:02pm on my MTN Number. I don't want this caller to call me again in future as I don't know him/her and don't have any business with them.

Feel it's SPAM. They should be investigated.

031 1403900
4 years ago · Nov 23, 2021 at 02:29 PM SAST

Why is he or she calling me

South Africa Activity

Recent reporting patterns across WhoseNo for this country.

11 Reports In 7 Days
16 Reports In 30 Days
  • Scam suspicion (19%)
  • Harassment (19%)
  • Debt collector (19%)
821178054 · 3 reports 0832254220 · 2 reports 0833829037 · 1 report

Area Code / Prefix Info

The 031 area code is commonly associated with Durban / eThekwini.

  • Major places: Durban / eThekwini
  • Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about 0311401409

031 140 1409 is a South Africa landline / fixed line with country code +27. It is tied to the 031 area code serving Durban / eThekwini. The number prefix is associated with South Africa fixed-line geographic range. WhoseNo has 2 community reports for this number.

Review the community reports above for first-hand feedback from people who were contacted by this number. Across the wider 031 range, about 48% 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.

031 140 1409 belongs to South Africa (country code +27). The area code 031 is associated with Durban / eThekwini. Major places in that footprint include Durban / eThekwini. The local timezone is Africa/Johannesburg.

031 140 1409 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 031 140 1409, 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 031 140 1409 from outside South Africa, dial your international access code or +, then 27, then the national number: +27 31 140 1409

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

031 140 1409 is listed on WhoseNo as a South Africa landline / fixed line. The active prefix maps to Durban / eThekwini. The prefix is associated with South Africa fixed-line geographic range. WhoseNo currently shows 2 reports for this number.

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