Watch out for this sms · impersonating SASSA
Reaches you by sms · Public web warning · 04 Oct
The trick it’s trying
Updated SASSA fact-checks warn that scammers circulate SMS messages saying “click this link” to verify a grant, update details, or claim a payout.
SMS phishing tells beneficiaries to verify, update, log in, or claim a SASSA payout through a clickable link; the goal is to harvest ID numbers, passwords, banking details, or install malware.
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Different pages, same playbook — matched by what they do, not just the brand.