Scam Alert

Gauteng RDP housing scams surge this festive season. Learn how fraudsters target desperate families, spot red flags, and protect your dream home. Official alerts and safe application tips inside.

Urgent warning: A dangerous new WhatsApp scam is sweeping South Africa right now, promising fake SARS tax refunds of R2,000–R5,000. The message looks official and demands you “verify” within 24 hours — but clicking the link hands criminals your ID, ...

South Africans risk losing over R1 billion to fake deals, deepfakes, and e-skimming attacks targeting Shoprite, Takealot, and more. With cybercrime up 86% and deepfake scams surging 269%, the shopping frenzy has never been more dangerous. Here’s how to spot ...

As South Africa’s highways fill with post-holiday traffic in late 2025, ruthless “blue-light bandits” — criminals posing as police with fake flashing lights — are ambushing drivers on the N1 and beyond. Dashcam footage reveals terrifying hijackings disguised as routine ...