Watch out for this sms · impersonating SASSA

Reaches you by sms · Public web warning · 11 Oct

The trick it’s trying

SMS messages claiming users must verify a SASSA grant, update details or claim a payout are described as phishing. Reported in a SASSA scam fact-check page updated 10 October 2026.

Victim receives an SMS with a 'click here' style prompt to verify/update/claim a SASSA payout; the link is used to harvest credentials, ID numbers and banking details or install malware.

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Watch out for this sms · impersonating SASSA

Reaches you by sms · Public web warning · 11 Oct

The trick it’s trying

SMS messages claiming users must verify a SASSA grant, update details or claim a payout are described as phishing. Reported in a SASSA scam fact-check page updated 10 October 2026.

Victim receives an SMS with a 'click here' style prompt to verify/update/claim a SASSA payout; the link is used to harvest credentials, ID numbers and banking details or install malware.