The messages worth recognising before they reach you
Public alerts, structured phishing feeds and reader reports — translated into the details worth knowing before one lands in your phone.
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The same 6 October 2026 SASSA fact-check says SMS messages telling beneficiaries to click a link to verify a grant, update details or claim a payout are phishing; the report says SASSA does not send clickable SMS links for verification or updates.
Updated 6 October 2026: SASSA SMS phishing messages tell recipients to verify a grant, update details, or claim a payout by clicking a link. The source says SASSA does not send SMS messages with clickable verification/login/update links.