Reaches you by sms · Public web warning · 11 Oct
Capitec’s SlamScams warns of entity-impersonation messages pretending to be from trusted organisations such as banks, retailers, SARS or the High Court, using logos, legal documents, court notices or debt demands to create panic.
Fake SMS, email or WhatsApp message claims the victim owes money, faces legal action or must make an urgent payment, aiming to make them click a link, share information or pay quickly.
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Capitec’s ScamSlams warning says scammers impersonate trusted organisations such as retailers, banks, SARS or the High Court using SMS, email or WhatsApp messages with logos, legal documents, court notices or debt demands to create panic and push victims to click links, share details or make urgent payments.
Capitec’s tax-season warning says scammers impersonate SARS via fake emails and SMSs, saying the victim owes money or is due a refund and must click a link/open an attachment; the fake site asks for personal details or payment, and links may install malware.