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Uber
lifestyle

New scam alert? Shimza accuses Uber drivers of stealing food

City Power electricity meters
News

Scam alert: City of Cape Town warns of ‘discounted’ electricity units being sold online

Usain Bolt
Celeb News

R169m ‘missing’ from Usain Bolt’s account following fund fraud

Uber
Celeb News

New scam alert? Shimza accuses Uber drivers of stealing food

City Power electricity meters
News

Scam alert: City of Cape Town warns of ‘discounted’ electricity units being sold online

Usain Bolt
Celeb News

R169m ‘missing’ from Usain Bolt’s account following fund fraud

Saint Lounge
Celeb News

‘Where’s my R1m?’: Patrons demand refund over Saint’s Akon saga

By Megan van den Heever05-01-2023 10:16

Saint Lounge patrons have expressed disbelief over claims Akon was a ‘no-show’ – some have demanded a refund for their hefty booking fees!

scams
News

Police warning the public of online SCAMS after several robberies

By Michelle Swart30-12-2022 11:42

After several people were robbed, an urgent warning was issued to the general public to be wary of online scams

Khaya Mthethwa Fake proof of payment scam
Entertainment

Gospel star Khaya Mthethwa scammed after performing at an event

By Thandeka Mthethwa19-12-2022 23:01

An event organiser has seemingly scammed ‘Idols SA’ alum Khaya Mthethwa and sent him a fake proof of payment after an event.

Tumi Morake Scam weight loss
Entertainment

‘Son of Bones’ star Tumi Morake warns against weight loss scam

By Thandeka Mthethwa11-12-2022 13:49

Tumi Morake has told people not to trust products even when a celebrity’s face is on them because things don’t treat everyone the same.

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News

SASSA warns R350 grant beneficiaries of a NEW scam

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty19-10-2022 12:51

SASSA has urged R350 grant beneficiaries to continue to verify their contact details and avoid a new scam circulating online…

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News

Post Office warns of customs email scam – here’s how to spot it

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty18-10-2022 09:28

The SA Post Office has warned members of the public of a custom fees scam that is sent over email and how to handle the situation.

Pre-owned vehicles
Lifestyle

Buying a pre-owned car? How not to get scammed

By Simnikiwe Hlatshaneni21-09-2022 22:28

The Gauteng Office of Consumer Affairs (GOCA) is concerned about rising complaints regarding pre-owned vehicles

women scammed TikTok
KwaZulu-Natal

More women scammed on TikTok by a man who promised them marriage

By Nokwanda Ncwane19-09-2022 09:25

Eight more women have come forward to say they were scammed thousands of Rands on TikTok by a man who promised to marry them.

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News

SARS warns of scam and shares TIPS to avoid falling for it

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty14-08-2022 19:22

SARS has warned of a new scam where taxpayers’ essential details are being requested through emails and SMSes.

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Limpopo

Limpopo man given five years for scamming girlfriend out of R470k

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty13-08-2022 21:14

A Limpopo man was sentenced to five years imprisonment for scamming his girlfriend into investing in a fake TLB business.

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Gauteng

Four inmates nabbed for running an extortion scam from PRISON

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty12-08-2022 22:14

Four suspects aged between 26 and 32 were arrested for running an extortion scam regarding escort agencies from their prison cells.

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News

SAPS warns residents of NEW WhatsApp scam – here’s what to do…

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty04-08-2022 16:30

The SAPS has warned of a new WhatsApp scam that has enabled fraudsters to gain access and hijack unsuspecting victims’ accounts.

Innocent Gauteng police
Gauteng

Innocent Gauteng police officer’s photo used by a scammer

By Siso Naile01-08-2022 21:57

A innocent Gauteng police officer’s reputation is in jeopardy due to a scammer using his photo to extort money from the victims

SASSA
News

SASSA warns of SCAM where fake officials try to change payment cards

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty31-07-2022 19:18

SASSA in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has warned of a scam where fake officials are visiting households to change beneficiaries’ cards.

Sbu Buthelezi Abombuso Investment
News

‘Never trust men of God’: Tweeps slam Sbu Buthelezi on his alleged scam

By Nokwanda Ncwane28-07-2022 14:37

“Never trust those who claim to be men of God,” one tweep said of Sbu Buthelezi’s alleged scam Abombuso Investment.

Marketplace Tshwane
News

Two arrested in Cape Town for romance scam amounting to R930 000

By Nokwanda Ncwane24-07-2022 13:08

Two people were arrested in Cape Town for their alleged involvement in a romance scam amounting to a whopping R930 000.

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News

Vishing: How to stay safe from the new banking scam in SA

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty09-07-2022 18:24

A scam called vishing is becoming more and more popular and the South African Banking Risk Information Centre has provided tips to stay safe.

Solar scam
USA News

11 years behind bars! Couple jailed for running $1 billion solar scam

By Agence France-Presse30-06-2022 10:59

Paulette Carpoff together with her husband Jeff, has been sent to 11 years in prison for running a nearly R16.2 billion solar investment scam

Petrol pills tablets
Lifestyle

Motorists ‘pop pills’ into petrol tanks in a bid to save fuel: Is it safe? – WATCH

By Garrin Lambley28-06-2022 23:02

Petrol price hikes in recent months have seen South African motorists take matters into their own hands in a bid to save a few rands.

Petrol pills tablets
Lifestyle

Petrol price hikes: Motorists ‘pop pills’ in tanks – but is it safe? [watch]

By Megan van den Heever28-06-2022 13:29

With petrol prices set to increase AGAIN, desperate motorists are popping pills into their tanks in a bid to make their fuel last longer…

Watch SAPS warns of WhatsApp ‘hijacking’ scam video
News

WATCH | SAPS warns of WhatsApp ‘hijacking’ scam [Video]

By Ramadhani Kusaga22-06-2022 18:35

Need your news quickly? Watch daily News in a minute videos from The South African YouTube page for all that you really need to know!

Facebook Takealot scam
News

Beware of this Facebook ‘Takealot’ scam swindling South Africans

By James Richardson27-05-2022 11:54

South African Facebook users should be aware that there is a scam currently targeting users and purporting to be run by popular online retailer Takealot.

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News

Scam alert: Cape Town City residents warned about prepaid electricity trick

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty08-05-2022 09:52

The City of Cape Town has urged residents to purchase their prepaid electricity units from reputable vendors and not online scammers.

Mangosuthu University of Technology, MUT, ghost employees, ghost workers, steal, millions of rands, elaborate scam
News

Ghost employees take millions from Mangosuthu Uni through detailed scam

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty30-03-2022 12:29

The Mangosuthu University of Technology was investigate and it turns out ghost employees ‘stole’ around R2.4 million.

Cape Town couple hawks
News

Hawks arrest two people for government tender scam

By Thabo Baloyi27-03-2022 13:34

The Hawks jumped on the case after the complainant paid over R118 000 for goods for a tender they had secured, which was all a scam

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