Reaches you by whatsapp · Public web warning · 07 Oct
Updated 6 October 2026: fake Postbank Gold Card deadline messages invent urgent expiry dates to make beneficiaries panic, queue, or disclose card/PIN details.
WhatsApp/social forwards falsely claim an immediate Gold Card expiry or replacement deadline, creating panic that can be exploited for card/PIN theft or fake agent fees.
Different pages, same playbook — matched by what they do, not just the brand.
SASSA fact-check warns of fake Postbank Gold Card deadline messages. Scammers invent urgent card-expiry or replacement deadlines to push beneficiaries into sharing card details, queueing unnecessarily or engaging with fake helpers.