Scam Calls from +93 (Afghanistan): Spoofing & Charity Fraud
● High scam risk
Legitimate calls from +93 are extremely rare for most Western countries. Calls displaying this code are almost always spoofed numbers used for impersonation scams or are part of charity fraud targeting Afghan diaspora.
Common Scam Types from +93
Number spoofing
Scammers spoof Afghan numbers to disguise their true location, often calling about fake humanitarian causes.
Charity fraud
Fake calls soliciting donations for Afghan refugees, war victims, or humanitarian causes.
Diaspora targeting
Calls to Afghan-Americans claiming family emergencies in Afghanistan.
Warning Signs
- Unexpected call from Afghanistan with no family there
- Emotional appeals for donations
- Requests for cryptocurrency or gift card payments
What to Do
- Do not donate to any charity solicited via cold call
- Verify any family emergency through known contacts independently
- Donate only through verified organizations like UNHCR or Red Cross
How to Block Calls from +93
- Block international calls if you have no contacts in Afghanistan
- Enable carrier spam protection
Statistics
Charity fraud spiked in 2021-2022 following the Afghanistan crisis, with losses estimated in the millions.