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Watch out for this email · impersonating Absa

Reaches you by email · Public web warning · 08 Oct

The trick it’s trying

Absa’s phishing-warning page lists recent fraudulent emails claiming to contain a latest Absa statement or stamped eStatement, with a link to download it from a website. Absa says it will not send an email asking customers to click a link to access a statement.

Victim receives an email claiming to be an Absa statement/eStatement notification; the email contains a download link that leads to a phishing site intended to steal online banking credentials or other sensitive information.

The details

Impersonates: Absa
Reaches you by: Email
First seen: 2026/10/08, 16:02:27
Reported via: Public web warning
Original report: Not linked — unverified external site

What to do now

Don’t tap links in unexpected messages — open the Absa official app or website yourself.
Never send a PIN, password or one-time code (OTP) in reply to a message or caller.
Absa will never ask you to “verify” or “re-activate” your account through an unexpected link.
If you shared a password, change it through the official service. For card details or lost money, call your bank’s fraud line.

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