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City of Cape Town, Energy Directorate, electricity, prepaid electricity, online electricity scam, scammers, WhatsApp scam
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Scam alert: Cape Town City residents warned about prepaid electricity trick

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Business & Finance

BEWARE! SARS warn about scammers…victims could be charged

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Royal Swindler: Jessica Nkosi impersonator scams AbaThembu Prince

City of Cape Town, Energy Directorate, electricity, prepaid electricity, online electricity scam, scammers, WhatsApp scam
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Scam alert: Cape Town City residents warned about prepaid electricity trick

SARS, WhatsApp, Scam
Business & Finance

BEWARE! SARS warn about scammers…victims could be charged

Jessica Nkosi
Celeb News

Royal Swindler: Jessica Nkosi impersonator scams AbaThembu Prince

Johannesburg scammers
News

Johannesburg scammers arrested by Interpol and US Secret Service

By Nokwanda Ncwane06-04-2022 14:01

The Hawks, US Secret Service and Interpol arrested scammers (including women) linked to a global crime syndicate in Johannesburg.

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Two men looking for traffic police job scammed by woman on Facebook

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty05-04-2022 10:59

Two young men were swindled out of R4,000 by an unidentified scammer promising them a job as traffic officers.

SA Advocate top scammers Black Axe
News

Cape Town advocate awarded by US Secret Service for nailing SA’s top scammers

By Nokwanda Ncwane24-03-2022 16:00

Advocate Lewis was awarded for nabbing SA’s top scammers who are part of the Black Axe and were recently listed by the FBI in the USA.

musician
Lifestyle

‘Wedding swindler’? More than 20 brides scammed by East London muso

By Naledi de Wee22-03-2022 18:40

‘He promised he was not going to scam me,’ said a Johannesburg woman after she paid musician Jason Gladwin R7.5k to perform at her wedding.

Zola 7
Celeb News

Zola 6 or Zola 7? Mzansi sceptical of banking details provided

By Rae Seleme10-03-2022 12:43

Fans of Zola 7 have warned South Africans to not donate money into the provided banking details as it might be a scam.

FBI most wanted scammer news in a minute video
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NEWS IN A MINUTE: South Africa’s top scammers listed by the FBI | Video

By Ramadhani Kusaga09-03-2022 11:30

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!

top scammers FBI
News

Here are South Africa’s top scammers listed by the FBI

By Nokwanda Ncwane09-03-2022 08:00

Surprisingly, South Africa’s top scammers that are listed by the FBI in the United States are all not from South Africa.

SA Post Office
Lifestyle

Puppy scammers in South Africa are still on the rise

By Pauline Torongo04-03-2022 14:12

We survived a pandemic and a global shutdown but can you believe that South African families are still struggling with Puppy Scammers ?

Black Friday: Beware of scamme
News

Black Friday: Beware of scammers – how to avoid being a victim

By Thabo Baloyi26-11-2021 00:47

If you plan on using online platforms this Black Friday, make sure you take note of these tips to avoid being scammed

Whatsapp Food Lover's Market
News

WhatsApp competition scam: Food Lover’s Market warns the public

By Siseko Gwegwe21-09-2021 10:35

Food Lover’s Market has warned the public about a WhatsApp scam whereby personal details are being sought. It has set the record straight.

Scam Stats SA
News

Have you been visited by a Stats SA field worker? | It could be a scam!

By Andrea Chothia03-08-2021 15:24

Scam alert! Stats SA has cautioned members of the public about imposters pretending to be field workers. Here’s what to look out for.

SASSA holiday scam
News

Holiday Scam: Police now calling for victims to come forward

By Lyse Comins01-06-2021 07:45

A couple has appeared in the Durban Magistrates Court to face 14 counts of fraud related to their alleged “discounted” holiday scam.

Online shopping
News

Online Shopping Advice: Nine tips for consumers to stay safe

By Lyse Comins25-05-2021 10:52

The Consumer Goods and Services Ombudsman recently reported online shopping site Mr Shopper to the National Consumer Commission.

Sandile Zungu Amazulu
Premier Soccer League

Scammers impersonate Amazulu President to fleece unsuspecting victims

By James Richardson08-04-2021 14:52

There is scam involving a text currently in circulation amongst football legends depicting a false cash deposit from the Amazulu President.

‘Keeping up with the Kumars’:
Lifestyle

‘Keeping up with the Kumars’: FB group tracks notorious Cape Town scammers

By Erene Roux21-01-2021 13:30

A Facebook group called ‘Where’s the Kumars?’ is keeping track of a group of scammers operating in and around Cape Town.

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