Scam Calls from +243 (Democratic Republic of Congo)
● High scam risk
Calls from +243 are often part of advance-fee or 'distressed person' scams. Scammers sometimes pose as humanitarian workers, refugees, or businesspeople seeking help with money transfers.
Common Scam Types from +243
Refugee / humanitarian fraud
Caller claims to be a refugee or aid worker needing help moving money out of the country.
Mineral / mining investment scams
Offers of cobalt, gold, or coltan deals that don't exist.
Advance-fee fraud
Standard 419-style schemes.
Warning Signs
- Any request to help move money out of Africa
- Mining or mineral 'opportunities'
- Stories of personal hardship from strangers
What to Do
- Hang up
- Donate to refugees only via verified NGOs
- Never participate in 'helping' someone transfer money
How to Block Calls from +243
- Block the number
- Block international calls