SASSA March grants can be collected on these dates Images: Stock/Canva/SASSA.
SASSA: What is social grant fraud?
SASSA is serious about combating social grant fraud. Here are the signs of grant fraud, and where to report wrongdoers anonymously.
SASSA March grants can be collected on these dates Images: Stock/Canva/SASSA.
SASSA is serious about combating social grant fraud.
Social grants go to beneficiaries who need social assistance. Grant fraud is a criminal act, and takes important money away from South Africans who rely on their social grants for basic survival and care needs.
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What is social grant fraud?
Here are the signs of SASSA grant fraud, and where to report wrongdoers anonymously.
What is SASSA grant fraud?
According to Investopedia, fraud is anything “intentionally deceptive” that gives someone an illegal gain or denies someone their rights.
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SASSA grant fraud denies someone deserving of their social grant. For every fraudster, there is a grant that does not get paid to the right person.
If you suspect social grant fraud, make an anonymous report to the police or contact the SASSA helpline.
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The helpine treats all information as confidential when asked. Fraud reports are important: the social grant system can only be fixed if the problems are reported.
Signs of social grant fraud
Someone could be guilty of social grant fraud if they are:
- Taking or using someone else’s SASSA grant,
- Claiming a grant that doesn’t belong to them,
- Withdrawing grants with fake information or false statements,
- Witholding someone’s social grant card,
Fraud can also mean applying for a grant when you are not supposed to receive it. It’s also illegal to use someone else’s social grant card.
If you suspect someone of grant fraud, it could be dangerous to confront them. Do not take matters into your own hands, and report grant fraud to the right authorities.
Report SASSA grant fraud here
SASSA advises those who suspect social grant fraud to contact their National Helpline (080 060 1011), or send an email to GrantEnquiries@sassa.gov.za.
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Grant fraud is a crime. Report all grant crimes to any South African National Police station and their charge office.
