Scams being reported around South Africa.

Capitec SARS High Court Retailers and Other Trusted Organisations: whatsapp warning

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.

Nedbank Private Wealth: whatsapp warning

Nedbank reports a fraudulent WhatsApp trading/investment group falsely claiming association with Nedbank Private Wealth; a Facebook user allegedly encourages people to sign up for a beginner trading course, then they are added to a WhatsApp group with Nedbank-branded disclaimers and asked to contact a person to register.

SAPS (South African Police Service): whatsapp warning

KZN police warning reported on 7 October 2026: scammers send WhatsApp messages promising SAPS employment, send an application form, then demand R15,000, with R7,500 deposit upfront and the balance on signing supposed employment papers.

SASSA Postbank Gold Card: whatsapp warning

Updated 6 October 2026: fake Postbank Gold Card deadline messages invent urgent expiry dates to make beneficiaries panic, queue, or disclose card/PIN details.

SASSA: whatsapp warning

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.

SASSA: whatsapp warning

Updated 6 October 2026: viral SASSA-related scams continue to circulate on WhatsApp/Facebook/TikTok, including fake SRD grant increases such as R700 and R450. These are not official SASSA announcements; the tactic is to lure beneficiaries into sharing details or paying fake fees.

Capitec Bank: whatsapp warning

Recent South African community report: a WhatsApp phishing message impersonates Capitec Bank and tries to get the recipient to click a malicious banking-related link. The source snippet did not reveal the actual URL.

SASSA: whatsapp warning

Messages claim SASSA payments have been suspended/frozen/cancelled for the month due to budget cuts or system problems.

SASSA Postbank: whatsapp warning

Fake Gold Card deadline messages warn that a card expires urgently unless the beneficiary visits a branch or takes action immediately.

SASSA: whatsapp warning

People on WhatsApp claim they can apply for SRD grants or fix a beneficiary’s status through personal cellphone numbers, then request ID numbers, banking details, OTPs or PINs.

SASSA: whatsapp warning

Viral messages claim the SRD grant has increased to R700 or similar amounts and invite beneficiaries to act via unofficial messages.

Unknown Prize Payout Offer Targeting South Africans: suspicious website

ScamChecker has a South Africa-targeted report for an unsolicited R2,000 claim message. The message says “I thought it was fake 😂 but I actually got the R 2,000, try it” and includes a URL. Although the report is older than the last few days, the site was crawled recently and the exact scam URL is published in the report.

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SASSA: whatsapp warning

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.

SASSA: whatsapp warning

Fake SASSA grant/SRD messages circulate on WhatsApp, Facebook and TikTok, claiming grant increases or requiring beneficiaries to apply, verify, update details, or pay a fee. The source notes SASSA’s legitimate sites are sassa.gov.za and srd.sassa.gov.za.

Online Marketplaces Fastway Couriers: whatsapp warning

Fastway warns of a marketplace scam where a fake buyer says they will use Fastway to collect, deliver and arrange payment for an item listed for sale.

Capitec Bank: whatsapp warning

A recent South African scam report describes a Capitec phishing attempt sent via WhatsApp link, disguised as a legitimate bank notification.

SASSA Postbank Gold Card: whatsapp warning

Warnings highlight fake Postbank Gold Card deadline messages that exploit the real card-transition process by inventing urgent deadlines.

SASSA: whatsapp warning

Fake WhatsApp numbers claim they can process SRD applications, fix statuses or update grant details.

SASSA Postbank Gold Card: whatsapp warning

SASSA fact-check warns of fake Postbank Gold Card deadline messages. Scammers invent urgent card-expiry or replacement deadlines to push beneficiaries into sharing card details, queueing unnecessarily or engaging with fake helpers.

SASSA: whatsapp warning

SASSA fact-check warns about WhatsApp messages claiming to be SASSA agents or official numbers for SRD applications/status fixes. The scam asks beneficiaries for ID numbers, banking details, OTPs or PINs over WhatsApp.