Strange message marked as coming from VODACOM

Belix

Belix

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Hi Folks
Got a message yesterday that shows as coming from VODACOM. All the message says is "Please click to proceed -" and then gives a web address.
The web address given is http://176.34.237.6:9020/InstallProfile/ios/requestID=XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX where X is a bunch of numbers and letters?
If I return a call it gives the sender's number as 8632266

Since The message looked to come from Vodacom, I clicked the link, but nothing happened.

Anyone know what this is, and whether it's legit or doing something I need to worry about now?

Whois on the IP gives Amazon Data services??
 
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Belix said:
Hi Folks
Got a message yesterday that shows as coming from VODACOM. All the message says is "Please click to proceed -" and then gives a web address.
The web address given is http://176.34.237.6:9020/InstallProfile/ios/requestID=XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX where X is a bunch of numbers and letters?
If I return a call it gives the sender's number as 8632266

Since The message looked to come from Vodacom, I clicked the link, but nothing happened.

Anyone know what this is, and whether it's legit or doing something I need to worry about now?
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You probably signed up to a a WASP service somehow (one of the RX per day things). Are you on prepaid or contract?

Never ever click on SMS links.
 
Belix said:
Hi Folks
Got a message yesterday that shows as coming from VODACOM. All the message says is "Please click to proceed -" and then gives a web address.
The web address given is http://176.34.237.6:9020/InstallProfile/ios/requestID=XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX where X is a bunch of numbers and letters?
If I return a call it gives the sender's number as 8632266

Since The message looked to come from Vodacom, I clicked the link, but nothing happened.

Anyone know what this is, and whether it's legit or doing something I need to worry about now?

Whois on the IP gives Amazon Data services??
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Aiiii, you know how to do a WHOIS lookup but still click on that? :(
 
Amazing after years of security experts drumming into people to not open links that they are not sure of.....people still do.

I clicked the link, but nothing happened.
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Nothing happened that you know of.

You returned the call and clicked on the link?!

Better watch your bill very carefully and scan your phone for malware.
 
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I get a bunch of messages from VODACOM selling something or other so give me a break. Not like it was from some random number.
On contract, checked with VODACOM and no wasp services...
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I have received message since on the same number that look to be from Vodacom, so I think it's safe to say the original message WAS from vodacom
 
Belix said:
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I have received message since on the same number that look to be from Vodacom, so I think it's safe to say the original message WAS from vodacom
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how did vodacom notice you had some dropped calls????
 
I recently got the same message directing me to the same URL. It also appears to come from Vodacom. I have logged a ticket with Vodacom with all the details - they are investigating.
 
Had the same issue and got this from Vodacom today: "Dear customer, kindly be advised that the link you've received is WASP services which are not from Vodacom. SMS "STOP ALL" to 31050 to unsubscribe. Thank you."
 
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