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You’ve probably read about someone who clicked on a pop-up advertisement and later discovered money missing from their bank account. Or perhaps you know someone who was shocked to receive a notification of a purchase made overseas while they were sitting at home. These scams have become so common that virtually anyone could become the …
With persistently high youth unemployment, South Africa faces a growing threat from fraudsters exploiting desperate and vulnerable young people. This has driven a surge in so-called “mule accounts”, an industry-wide problem that enables criminals to move and launder illicit funds while masking their identities. The National Financial Ombud Scheme (NFO) reported that account freezes and …
There is absolutely no safe way for a regular consumer to access the dark web to view hacked data. Attempting to do so, even with good intentions, exposes you to severe and immediate risks that far outweigh any potential benefit. Here is a detailed explanation of why you should avoid this, and what you should …
Standard Bank is urging consumers to be extra vigilant as the country approaches Easter holidays. South Africa is facing a sharp rise in multi?layered digital banking scams, driven by rapid advances in artificial intelligence. Standard Bank’s Head of Fraud Operations, Client Experience and Risk Execution, Marius le Roux, says fraudsters are no longer relying on …
As part of our commitment to ensuring your safety and security when banking with Standard Bank, we want to bring your attention to some prevalent scams that you should be aware of. Remaining vigilant and being informed is your first line of defence against fraudulent activities. Vishing – Secure Account: Fraudsters may call you, pretending …
FREE STATE – The accused, Xolani Skhumbuzo Nkosingiphile Shange (30), appeared before the Bloemfontein Magistrates' Court on 22 March 2024 where he faced a charge of fraud. He was granted R8000 bail and his case was postponed to 12 April 2024 for transfer to the Bloemfontein High Court. Shange was arrested on Wednesday, 20 March [...]
You’ve worked hard to earn your money and keep it safe. Stay ahead of fraudsters and protect yourself from banking scams like phishing. Phishing is an email scam where fraudsters send you an email and claim to be from a reliable organisation, such as a bank or an email service provider. How does it work? …
Email Fraud Alert received from: Sydney I recently received an email with this subject line: January 2018 Standard Bank Launch In-App Auto Messaging software and I am concerned that it could be an attempt at defrauding me. Let me know in the comments section what you think, please. The full contents of the suspected fraudulent …
Email Fraud Alert received from: Wendy I recently received an email with this subject line: Good Day and I am concerned that it could be an attempt at defrauding me. Let me know in the comments section what you think, please. The full contents of the suspected fraudulent (phishing / scamming) e-mail appear below: Hello, …
Email Fraud Alert received from: Chris I recently received an email with this subject line: Your FICA Document Account settings and I am concerned that it could be an attempt at defrauding me. Let me know in the comments section what you think, please. The full contents of the suspected fraudulent (phishing / scamming) e-mail …
Email Fraud Alert received from: Lizelle I recently received an email with this subject line: Reference: VCS-260716DQ and I am concerned that it could be an attempt at defrauding me. Let me know in the comments section what you think, please. The full contents of the suspected fraudulent (phishing / scamming) e-mail appear below: Good …
Email Fraud Alert received from: Bill I recently received an email with this subject line: Points acknowledgement form and I am concerned that it could be an attempt at defrauding me. Let me know in the comments section what you think, please. The full contents of the suspected fraudulent (phishing / scamming) e-mail appear below: …
Email Fraud Alert received from: Bill I recently received an email with this subject line: Layout of Accounts in Dashboard and I am concerned that it could be an attempt at defrauding me. Let me know in the comments section what you think, please. The full contents of the suspected fraudulent (phishing / scamming) e-mail …
Email Fraud Alert received from: Willemine I recently received an email with this subject line: time 2:31:23 PM and I am concerned that it could be an attempt at defrauding me. Let me know in the comments section what you think, please. The full contents of the suspected fraudulent (phishing / scamming) e-mail appear below: …
Email Fraud Alert received from: Don I recently received an email with this subject line: Transferred Key : 732-009XM90-029KM-00019 and I am concerned that it could be an attempt at defrauding me. Let me know in the comments section what you think, please. The full contents of the suspected fraudulent (phishing / scamming) e-mail appear …
Email Fraud Alert received from: Tom I recently received an email with this subject line: Transferred completed Key : 732-009XM90-029KM-00019-FNB. and I am concerned that it could be an attempt at defrauding me. Let me know in the comments section what you think, please. The full contents of the suspected fraudulent (phishing / scamming) e-mail …
Email Fraud Alert received from: Jeremy I recently received an email with this subject line: Login Attempt From Nigeria IP: 83.223.122.24 Date: Monday, Feb 8, 2016 3:33 am (2) and I am concerned that it could be an attempt at defrauding me. Let me know in the comments section what you think, please. The full …
Email Fraud Alert received from: Chris I recently received an email with this subject line: IMPORTANT! Mobile Number Required to Avoid Interruption in Service and I am concerned that it could be an attempt at defrauding me. Let me know in the comments section what you think, please. The full contents of the suspected fraudulent …
Email Fraud Alert received from: Rodger I recently received an email with this subject line: R1,470: Your Ucount Payment Is Ready and I am concerned that it could be an attempt at defrauding me. Let me know in the comments section what you think, please. The full contents of the suspected fraudulent (phishing / scamming) …
Email Fraud Alert received from: Larry I recently received an email with this subject line: Receipt Of Deposit Transaction 17th Of August, 2015 and I am concerned that it could be an attempt at defrauding me. Let me know in the comments section what you think, please. The full contents of the suspected fraudulent (phishing …
