Reaches you by whatsapp · Public web warning · 11 Oct
Standard Bank warns of fake traffic-fine notices sent by email, SMS, WhatsApp or social media. Victims are pressured to make immediate payment or verify details via links, QR codes or fraudulent payment portals.
Scammers impersonate traffic-fine authorities, threaten penalties or legal action, and push victims to click links, scan QR codes, provide personal/banking details, or pay fake fines.
Different pages, same playbook — matched by what they do, not just the brand.
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.