Watch out for this whatsapp · impersonating SASSA
Reaches you by whatsapp · Public web warning · 04 Oct
The trick it’s trying
Recent SASSA fact-checks warn about fake social-media and WhatsApp claims that the SRD grant has increased to R450, R500 or R700.
Viral grant-increase messages claim a higher SRD payout is available and use the false promise to draw beneficiaries into links, forms, fake agents, or fee requests.
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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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