Watch out for this whatsapp · impersonating SASSA
Reaches you by whatsapp · Public web warning · 10 Oct
The trick it’s trying
OurPower’s SASSA fact-check page was updated on 7 October 2026 and warns that fake SASSA messages spread on WhatsApp, Facebook and TikTok. It specifically says SASSA does not SMS/WhatsApp clickable links for verification, login, grant updates or payouts.
Fake SASSA grant-verification or payout messages ask users to click links, update banking details, pay fees, or share OTPs. The legitimate SASSA domains are sassa.gov.za and srd.sassa.gov.za; no individual scam URL was provided.
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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.
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