Watch out for this website · impersonating SASSA
Reaches you by website · Public web warning · 06 Oct
The trick it’s trying
A SASSA payment/status site crawled on 2026-10-06 warns that anyone asking for payment in connection with SASSA grants is a scam, while listing October 2026 grant-payment timing. This overlaps with grant-payment-period scams targeting beneficiaries.
Fraudsters exploit grant-payment periods by pretending to help with SASSA status checks, payment release or applications, then ask beneficiaries for a fee or personal details.
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SASSA: whatsapp warning
A SASSA-focused fact-check updated on 2026-10-06 warns that fake SASSA messages are circulating on WhatsApp, Facebook and TikTok, including false claims about grant increases, fake WhatsApp application numbers, SMS verification links, fake SASSA websites and fake business grants. It states SASSA does not WhatsApp/SMS links, call for OTPs, charge fees, or use non-government domains for grant applications.
Public web warning06 OctDetails