Watch out for this phone call · impersonating SASSA
Reaches you by phone call · Public web warning · 05 Oct
The trick it’s trying
SASSA fact-check warns about fake SASSA home visits, where people claim a SASSA officer will visit to update details, check a grant or replace a card. The warning says genuine officers do not ask for cards, PINs or banking passwords.
Impersonators claim a SASSA home visit is needed to update grant details or replace a card, then attempt to obtain the beneficiary's card, PIN or banking credentials.
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