Scam SMS in Afrihost's name

[Techrat]

Pretty sure I received a scam sms in Afrihost's name, if someone from Afrihost can confirm whether or not it is or not but I'm pretty sure it's just from an ordinary cell number and I'm pretty certain it's a phishing scam.

From 0872406410 the message reads,

"Hi (name removed) - Gian here from Afrihost. Please can you help us by replying to the next SMS we're sending? Thanks so much for your help - I appreciate it!"

 

[cavedog]

Not a scam. Your probably contacted support so they are going to send you a SMS survey.....

Truecaller shows that number as Afrihost.

 

[OCP]

Uncolicited SPAM from Afrihost is nothing new.

Had to report them to the ISPA twice to stop them.

Another user had a similar issue with them:

Afrihost ISPA ruling upheld

For transparency and as promised, I will post a follow-up on my ISPA complaint against Afrihost and have attached the full ruling of the adjudicator. I am impressed with ISPA's follow-through and professional detailed response. The summary ruling is below (ruling upheld against one complaint...

mybroadband.co.za

 

[AfriMan]

Pretty sure I received a scam sms in Afrihost's name, if someone from Afrihost can confirm whether or not it is or not but I'm pretty sure it's just from an ordinary cell number and I'm pretty certain it's a phishing scam.

From 0872406410 the message reads,

"Hi (name removed) - Gian here from Afrihost. Please can you help us by replying to the next SMS we're sending? Thanks so much for your help - I appreciate it!"

Sounds like it's a customer service survey to rate the support you received from us