Watch out for this sms · impersonating FNB
Reaches you by sms · Public web warning · 10 Oct
The trick it’s trying
Recent ScamChecker listing describes an SMS phishing attempt impersonating FNB. The message says a R15,800 transfer was approved but a R1,777 transfer fee must be paid or a fraudulent number contacted.
Fake bank transfer notification creates panic/urgency by claiming a large transfer is approved, then asks for a fee or call-back to scammers; no specific URL was visible in the source.
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Recent South African community report: a smishing message impersonates FNB and says a R15,800 transfer has been approved but a R1,777 transfer fee must be paid or a fraudulent number must be called. No URL was visible in the source snippet.
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