Watch out for this whatsapp · impersonating SASSA
Reaches you by whatsapp · Public web warning · 06 Oct
The trick it’s trying
Fake SASSA grant/SRD messages circulate on WhatsApp, Facebook and TikTok, claiming grant increases or requiring beneficiaries to apply, verify, update details, or pay a fee. The source notes SASSA’s legitimate sites are sassa.gov.za and srd.sassa.gov.za.
Messages impersonate SASSA and ask beneficiaries to click links, provide ID/banking/OTP/PIN details, or pay an application/verification fee; some claim false SRD increases or fake business grants.
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Updated 6 October 2026: viral SASSA-related scams continue to circulate on WhatsApp/Facebook/TikTok, including fake SRD grant increases such as R700 and R450. These are not official SASSA announcements; the tactic is to lure beneficiaries into sharing details or paying fake fees.
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