Sudan

+249

ISO

SD

Capital

Khartoum

Risk level

HIGH ▲

▲ ACTIVE THREAT - +249

Sudan's ongoing conflict has led to spoofed +249 numbers being used in humanitarian fraud schemes. Real outbound calls are limited.

Scam Calls from +249 (Sudan): Spoofing & Refugee Fraud

Common scam types from +249

Refugee fraud

Calls claiming to be from displaced Sudanese seeking help with money transfers.

Charity fraud

Cold calls soliciting donations for fake Sudanese aid organizations.

Spoofing

Scammers display Sudanese numbers to mask their origin.

Warning signs

Red flags

Cold calls about Sudan crisis donations
Personal stories from strangers

What to do

Steps

Donate only through verified NGOs (UNHCR, MSF, IRC)
Hang up on cold callers

How to block calls from +249

Carrier-level blocking

Block international calls

→ Full country profile for Sudan (+249)

Scam types reference

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