Watch out for this whatsapp · impersonating SASSA
Reaches you by whatsapp · Public web warning · 09 Oct
The trick it’s trying
A SASSA fact-check page updated 7 October 2026 warns that SASSA does not WhatsApp beneficiaries, SMS links, call for OTPs, charge fees, offer business grants, or send officers door-to-door. It flags viral fake SASSA grant claims, including false business-grant offers of R150,000, R250,000, or R350,000.
Fake SASSA messages or social posts claim the recipient qualifies for a large grant/business grant and push them to apply or share personal details; legitimate SASSA grants do not work this way.
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A SASSA-focused fact-check updated on 2026-10-06 warns that fake SASSA messages are circulating on WhatsApp, Facebook and TikTok, including false claims about grant increases, fake WhatsApp application numbers, SMS verification links, fake SASSA websites and fake business grants. It states SASSA does not WhatsApp/SMS links, call for OTPs, charge fees, or use non-government domains for grant applications.
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