As year-end approaches, people are gearing up to make the most of the holiday season. Unfortunately, this time of year also attracts cybercriminals who exploit people’s relaxed attitudes and lowered defences. International Fraud Awareness Week, running from 17 to 23 November, is a timely reminder to stay informed and protect yourself from digital threats. JustMoney.co.za, […]
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Many cash-strapped South Africans are turning to credit to make ends meet. Unfortunately, fraudsters are also looking to cash in on the increasing demand for credit, and there is little they won’t do to take advantage of vulnerable victims. The solution is to take both proactive and reactive measures to outsmart swindlers and protect your
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Millions of South Africans will be logging onto the SARS eFiling website or visiting 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, the CEO of the Southern African
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Specialist loans provider DirectAxis has added its voice to warnings about a company calling itself Direct Access Finance using false information, apparently in a bid to dupe consumers. It appears to be a case of fraudsters using a bogus identity that tries to imitate a legitimate brand to extract money or personal details from customers,
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