Watch out for this whatsapp · impersonating SASSA
Reaches you by whatsapp · Public web warning · 07 Oct
The trick it’s trying
Updated 6 October 2026: fake SASSA WhatsApp numbers claim they can process SRD applications or fix grant status, then ask for ID numbers, banking details, OTPs, or PINs.
Scammers pose as SASSA agents on WhatsApp and ask beneficiaries to provide sensitive identity, banking, or OTP information to “fix” or “verify” a grant.
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