Many social media users have shared the unfortunate encounters they’ve had on online dating apps, where some were robbed or even scammed by their dates. This has become a pattern on some apps, with a number of people unfortunately kidnapped and murdered. Preventing robbery under the guise of a date requires vigilance, as perpetrators often build […]
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February is traditionally a time when people seek companionship with the hope of finding true love. But while many are searching for genuine relationships, scammers are equally active, preying on emotional vulnerability and the desire for connection. The Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) warns that romance scams spike during this period, with criminals using […]
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January has come and gone, and with it came the financial strain that many South Africans face after the holiday season. With year-end bonuses spent and bills piling up, many people are searching for ways to make extra money to get through the month. Unfortunately, scammers are aware of this and are ready to pounce […]
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With the festive season fast upon us, many people are flocking to shopping centres and online retailers to stock up on all they need to get through the holiday season, however, with this comes the responsibility to exercise caution. This is because sale opportunities like Black Friday are often among one of the best times […]
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South Africa has become notorious for the growing rates of scams and crime that people have fallen for, which research shows is highly motivated by socio-economic factors such as poverty and unemployment. South African media personality Shashi Naidoo has recently fallen victim to fraud after thieves stole her cellphone, and continued to wipe all of […]
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With the vast number of online stores, scammers use these opportunities to hack into people’s bank accounts. Some online stores keep your banking information allowing third parties to have access to this lucrative information. Being scammed is not a good feeling and online users need to always be vigilant of these scammers. The Mama Money […]
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The festive season is a time where many people are in search for money for festive activities. This is also a time where some receive their 13th cheque giving them extra money than they usually have during the year. This is sadly a time where scammers are also hard at work creating many scams on […]
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As we approach Black Friday many people will be hoping to capitalize on some of the biggest sales of the year. Over the years the day has become synonymous with the purchasing of extravagant gifts and fulfilling one’s wish list – with all the prices dropping, who wouldn’t want to tick those boxes and […]
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The increasing unemployment and crime rate in South Africa has unfortunately created the perfect storm for scams to flourish. Over the years the rise of fake job opportunities pretending to be the real deal has been quite concerning. We often hear stories of job seekers being victims of being scammed of their hopes, time and […]
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