Watch out for this whatsapp · impersonating Standard Bank UCount Rewards

Reaches you by whatsapp · Public web warning · 11 Oct

The trick it’s trying

Standard Bank warns about malicious QR-code scams, including QR codes sent by WhatsApp or email to supposedly secure a banking profile or redeem UCount Rewards Points.

Fraudsters send a QR code that opens a malicious site or payment flow, then harvests banking credentials, personal information or triggers unintended payments.

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Capitec Bank: whatsapp warning

A recent South African scam report describes a Capitec phishing attempt sent via WhatsApp link, disguised as a legitimate bank notification.

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Watch out for this whatsapp · impersonating Standard Bank UCount Rewards

Reaches you by whatsapp · Public web warning · 11 Oct

The trick it’s trying

Standard Bank warns about malicious QR-code scams, including QR codes sent by WhatsApp or email to supposedly secure a banking profile or redeem UCount Rewards Points.

Fraudsters send a QR code that opens a malicious site or payment flow, then harvests banking credentials, personal information or triggers unintended payments.