Scams being reported around South Africa.

Nedbank Private Wealth: whatsapp warning

Nedbank warns of a scam using a Facebook recruitment post and a WhatsApp group with Nedbank-branded disclaimers. Victims are encouraged to join a supposed beginner trading course, then receive trade tips, block-trading claims and registration instructions from people falsely presenting links to Nedbank.

Suspicious website

A reported page that may be imitating a trusted brand.

gasinstaller[.]co[.]za/dhs/invite[.]html/

CSOS (Community Schemes Ombud Service): unknown warning

CSOS site latest-news listing on 7 October 2026 includes 'Clarification on Unauthorised Use of the CSOS Name'; the accessible listing indicates a recent warning/clarification about unauthorised use of the agency’s name, but the fetched page did not expose the full scam details.

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.

SARS Capitec Customers: email warning

Capitec’s tax-season warning says scammers impersonate SARS via fake emails and SMSs, saying the victim owes money or is due a refund and must click a link/open an attachment; the fake site asks for personal details or payment, and links may install malware.

SARS Nedbank: sms warning

Nedbank’s SARS scam alert describes fake SMS or email messages claiming to process an income tax refund; links lead to a fake eFiling site with bank links, then to a fake Nedbank login page that requests Nedbank ID credentials and an Approve-it or OTP.

SASSA: sms warning

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.

SASSA: social media warning

Updated 6 October 2026 SASSA fact-check: fake SASSA messages spread on WhatsApp, Facebook and TikTok, including false SRD increases, fake WhatsApp help numbers, SMS verification links, fake websites, bogus business grants, fake payment-suspension claims, fake Postbank Gold Card deadlines, home-visit claims and OTP calls.

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.

SARS: email warning

SARS warns of spoofed emails made to look like SARS refund messages, including messages that direct taxpayers to false forms and fake websites to capture bank account details. No specific phishing URL was visible in the source excerpt.

SARS: email warning

SARS’ scams page lists recent scam examples and warns that SARS will never request passwords, OTPs, banking PINs, or eFiling credentials through email, SMS, social media, or telephone. Its latest listed example is a “High Court Summons” scam dated 2 September 2026.

SASSA: phone call warning

Updated 6 October 2026: phone callers impersonate SASSA agents and ask for an OTP, PIN, password, or banking details to “verify” an account. SASSA will not phone beneficiaries to request OTPs or PINs.

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: social media warning

Updated 6 October 2026: scammers circulate fake SASSA business-grant claims, saying victims qualify for R150,000, R250,000 or R350,000. SASSA administers social grants, not business funding.

SASSA: sms warning

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.

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.

Jasco Domain Renewal Service: email warning

Recent South African community report: a suspicious domain-renewal notification for jasco.co.za requests immediate payment to continue a “domain renewal notification service”; the report notes inconsistencies suggesting phishing or a misleading service, not genuine domain registration.

Absa Bank: email warning

Recent South African community report: a phishing attempt impersonates Absa Bank via sender email, likely intended to trick recipients into revealing personal or financial information. No URL was visible in the source snippet.

VERSURE GLOBAL PTY LTD: email warning

Recent South African community report: a fake Virtual Administrator job offer claims the recipient has secured a role and pushes them toward a “Procurement department” for software installation and equipment delivery, likely an advance-fee or identity/data theft setup.

Checkers Google Wallet: social media warning

Recent South African community report: a fake Google Wallet-style Checkers gift card image claims a ZAR 4,000 value and shows a barcode/redeem number, likely to trick people into believing they received a valid gift card or to phish under the guise of activation.