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The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (“FSCA”) warns the public against doing any financial services business with Mr Keshan Brijlal, who falsely claims to be a representative of Old Mutual Life Assurance Company of South Africa (FSP 703). Mr Keshan Brijlal was previously employed by Old Mutual’s Personal Finance division (a division within Old Mutual). He …
In today’s interconnected world, cyberattacks are more frequent and more dangerous than ever before. Businesses, regardless of size or industry, are prime targets for cybercriminals. These attacks can cause widespread damage and create long-lasting consequences. Kaspersky dives into the impact of cyberattacks on business and reveals the key losses that an unprotected business can suffer. When …
8 Actions to take immediately you discover that your site has been cloned. If you discover that your website has been cloned without your permission, it is crucial to take immediate action to protect your brand and your consumers. Here are the 8 actions you should take immediately: Document the Evidence: Take screenshots of the …
The growth of e-commerce has transformed the shopping landscape in South Africa, but it has also given rise to a troubling phenomenon: fake shopping websites. These fraudulent sites often carry the recognizable .co.za domain extension, which can mislead consumers into believing they are purchasing from legitimate businesses. Fake shopping websites are designed to: Deceive consumers …
As the world becomes increasingly connected, digital fraud has evolved from a local problem into a global one. West Africa, particularly Ghana and Nigeria, is witnessing the rise of “hustle kingdoms” – informal academies that train individuals to carry out digital scams. The term “hustle kingdoms” originated from online scammers themselves, used to describe their …
A teacher in Limpopo lost her savings after paying money to someone she thought represented Thebe Investment Corporation. A Limpopo former teacher is one of several people taken in by fraudsters claiming to work for Thebe Investment Corporation. She paid several hundred thousand rand to Esrome Msindzu, who claimed to work for “Thebe Stock Brokers”. …
SA Rugby has issued an urgent warning to rugby supporters to beware of online websites claiming to have tickets for sale for the Springboks’ last home match of the year, against Argentina at Mbombela Stadium at the end of the month. Tickets purchased via the official ticketing agent, Computicket, or the stadium ticket office are …
Malvertising, a portmanteau of “malware” and “advertising,” refers to the use of online advertisements to spread malicious software. This deceptive tactic can infect users’ devices with viruses, spyware, and other forms of malware, often without them even realizing it. As the online advertising ecosystem grows, so does the threat of malvertising. This article explores how …
No matter how big or small, any business can be a target for cyber attackers. While some business owners think they’re too small to be noticed, the numbers tell a different story. In 2023 alone, over 343 million people fell victim to cybercrimes, and it doesn’t look like it’s slowing down. Any organisation—whether it’s in …
The City of Cape Town has urged residents to be aware of scammers pretending to work for the city to gain access to the residents’ homes. The city’s Electricity Generation and Distribution Department said its teams have been made aware of scammers in Sanddrift, where a resident recently reported to the city that two scammers …
As we approach the end of August, millions of South Africans will log onto the SARS eFiling website or visit their closest branch to complete their tax returns. “While this is a very busy time for the South African Revenue Service (SARS), it is also a very busy time for scammers,” says Manie van Schalkwyk, …
Recent research highlights that more than 52% of fraud now happens over digital channels, surpassing conventional fraud for the first time, with South African businesses reporting a 49% increase in the 12 months preceding the survey. These fraudulent activities cost South African businesses nearly four times (3.64x) the lost amount to report, investigate, recover, and …
GREENVILLE, S.C. —Dennis S. Lepka, Jr., 42, of Charlotte, North Carolina, was sentenced to six and a half years in federal prison for his role in a real estate fraud scheme. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) began an investigation after they received multiple complaints that Lepka was engaging in fraudulent real estate transactions. Lepka’s business [...]
Repeatedly used organization debit card for personal purchases such as electronics, pool, home improvements and more Tacoma – The former Executive Director of the Western Washington Indian Employment Training Program (WWIETP) was sentenced yesterday in U.S. District Court in Tacoma to five months in custody for embezzling from a program receiving federal funds, announced U.S. [...]
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Paul Richard Spurlock, 67, of Hurricane, was sentenced today to eight months in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $106,500 in restitution for bank fraud. Spurlock admitted that he embezzled approximately $106,500 from a fraternal organization’s historic charitable care home by using his position [...]
EASTERN CAPE – The East London Magistrate’s Court convicted the company director Nkgaoli Ezekiel Lushozi (60) and his business entity Newboss Construction on 31 May 2024 for charges of fraud. After several attempts to arrest Lushozi who managed to evade arrest until he was ultimately arrested whilst on the run at Maseru boarder by the [...]
The fight against fraud is constantly evolving. Experian’s recent fraud research shows that 71% of the fraud leaders in our survey are struggling to keep up with the rapidly evolving fraud threat. But as new technology creates opportunities for fraudsters, so too does it enable better fraud prevention. This balance between fraud attacks and prevention [...]
GREENVILLE, S.C. —Dennis S. Lepka, Jr., 42, of Charlotte, North Carolina, was sentenced to six and a half years in federal prison for his role in a real estate fraud scheme. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) began an investigation after they received multiple complaints that Lepka was engaging in fraudulent real estate transactions. Lepka’s business [...]
MPUMALANGA - Mr Pholosa Gavin Mokoena (31) was found guilty and convicted by the Middelburg Regional Court for defrauding, theft, concealing /conspiring with and assisting unknown persons /acquiring money in the total of R148 615.75 belonging to Dolphin Print or Mr Andries Harmse of Dolphin Print. On 22 June until 5 July 2016, the accused [...]
NORTH WEST - Tokelo Winston Frederick Modiboa (59) appeared in the Mmabatho Magistrates' Court on Friday, 31 May 2024, facing charges of fraud. Modiboa, who has been on the run since November 2022, was arrested by members of the Border Management Authority (BMA) on Thursday, 30 May 2024, at the Ramatlabama border post. The accused [...]