Tag: online scammers

How to identify and steer clear of online scams

These days, most scams no longer contain emails filled with spelling mistakes or obvious red flags. International consumer protection agencies and academic studies have observed that scammers are becoming more sophisticated, and their victims aren’t just limited to lonely individuals or the elderly. While some people easily assume that scams target elderly people, studies paint […]

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Tips to avoid online scammers

It starts with a friendly message, a too-good-to-be-true deal, or a panicked email that looks just like it came from your bank. One click later, and you’ve handed over more than you bargained for. Online scammers are slick, sneaky, and getting smarter every day. According to the South African Banking Risk Information Centre, online fraud […]

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