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Beware of scammers: how to spot digital banking fraud
To prevent becoming the victim of fraudsters, it’s vital to be on guard, especially when using transactional, card-based accounts linked to cheque and savings...
Post office warns of parcel scam
The South African Post Office (SAPO) has warned customers of emails meant to convince the receiver to pay money into a fraudulent account.
“The email...
Cape businesses warned to be wary of new COVID-19 sanitising scam
The City of Cape Town is warning small businesses to be extra wary, as a new scam has emerged in which fraudsters are posing...
SARS warns of new scam targetting taxpayers
Taxpayers are urged to be extra cautious this festive season, as a new scam has emerged in which fraudsters are exploiting desperate victims for...
South Africans warned of new post office email scam
A new phishing scheme is targeting South African Post Office customers’ and they have warned the public not to become a victim.
In a statement,...
Eskom warns the public against electricity voucher scams promoted on Social Media
Eskom has been inundated with requests to conduct investigations into scams that purport to sell “cheap electricity” vouchers. This scam is perpetrated through promotions...
New scam targetting drivers licence applicants emerges
The City of Cape Town’s Traffic Service is warning the public to be extra wary, as a new scam targetting individuals who need learner...
New Whatsapp scam targets job seekers
Job seekers are urged to be wary, as a new scam on Whatsapp and other social media platforms has emerged where fraudsters gain personal...
Beware of tree-felling scammers
Locals are being warned following recent reports of scammers using the shot-hole borer beetle as a front to cut down trees unnecessarily in exchange...
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