Scam Check

29/06/2023

Scammers use phishing SMS"es to gain card details, then send an "OTP" to the victim. Victim thinks they're approving payment for postage or something trivial - in fact the scammer is using the OTP to authenticate adding the credit card to their own smartwatch.

They can then trot around town running up purchases by tapping the watch with no need for further OTP's.

Typically they start with low values to test the cards limit and then increase progressively.

A scam where fraudsters trick people into linking a smartwatch to their bank cards by following the link on an SMS is on the rise in South Africa.

29/06/2023

Buying a puppy from a breeder is always exciting - just don't get too caught up in the excitement and forget to apply common sense!

South Africans are being robbed blind by online puppy scams. These scams are allegedly often operated by international organised crime groups.

29/05/2023

Hi Guys,

I'm doing some research on Cyber Crime in SA. I'd really appreciate some input from you personally or anyone/ any company you know of that's been a victim of Cyber Crime in the past three years.
It's a quick and easy 5 min or less survey that will help me with some research into where we're at in terms of the impact of Cyber in SA.

Please - take a moment to fill it out if you've been a victim and to share it to anyone else who may have been.

Craig

26/11/2021

Be careful of Black Friday scams.
Emails, Facebook, SMS and WhatsApp deals. Do not click on the link provided - go to the App or Website through your browser.
This deal is nowhere to be found on Takealot website or on their app.

21/10/2021

Please note that the page below is a scam. There is no stock. there is no money and you will loose yours. 0813584394 is the number used by the scammer in a few different scams. He will promise to courier the goods, send fake proof of transit and just keep your money - think before you click!

LM CLOTHING Offers Quality Clothing from top brands and non branded at Unbeatable Prices

30/09/2021

Please note that the website below Penlotrading is an advance fee fraud website. THIS IS A SCAM.

There is NO such thing as a MAA903TZ machine, and the original kznhealth.org domain from which you may have received a tender invitation is a scam.

MAA903TZ Sanitizer Machine The MAA903TZ Sanitizer Machine features a larger footprint, making it lighter yet effective..TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONQuiet, rechargable,Intermittent applications (not continuous)Saves up to 50% on application time vs wipes or pumpsHighly calibrated delivery system for more....

17/05/2021

WhatsApp has changed its group settings to include “everyone” by default so people you Do NOT know can now add you to a group without your requesting it.

These people may include scam messages, loan Sharks, etc.

You can change its default settings as follows:

1. Go to WhatsApp:
2. Go into Settings
3. Go to Account
4. Go to Privacy
5. Go to Groups
6. Change from (Everyone) to (My Contacts)

03/02/2021

please note that www.salvageauctions.co.za is a SCAM. There are no vehicles, there are NO verifiable contact details. An ISPA takedown notice has been issued.
DO NOT deal with these people or anyone using the following which are their contact numbers:

0835585828
0875100502
0734818067
0737211762

30/12/2020

***** WARNING *****

Be aware of everyone and anyone when selling or purchasing any product on any platform.

If you going to sell anything on Facebook, Gumtree or anywhere else remember these important rules.

1) Always verify the purchaser. A copy of an ID Book means nothing.
Scammers are taking previous photos they obtained of ID Books and using them and pretend to be those people while scamming you.

2) Your bank should SMS you when funds reflect in your account and no SMS or email from the purchaser should be taken at face value.

3) Do not allow any person to send a third party to collect any item from you. Scammers like using these Taxi's you can get on apps.

3) Do not post or send any item to anyone without confirming funds are in your account personally with your bank. You should create a second savings account within your account and transfer the money to that account before parting with your item.

4) Do not accept a higher offer than what you have advertised the item for. No matter the reason.

5) Never be pressured to sell your item faster than you anticipated. Does not matter what they say, remember scammers do this for a living.

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If you going to purchase from Facebook, Gumtree or any other platform remember these rules.

1) Always verify the seller. A copy of an ID Book means nothing.
Scammers are taking previous photos they obtained of ID Books and using them and pretend to be those people while scamming you.

2) Check all the seller details by using the Internet to make sure they exist and verify some information you obtain on the Internet with them.

3) Never be pressured to purchase an item faster than you anticipated. Does not matter what they say, remember scammers do this for a living.

4) Do not do eWallets.

5) Do not send money to an ATM with a password.

6) Scammers love using banks that are not 1 of the four well-known major banks that have been around for decades.

6) Verify the sellers bank account details.

****Scammers are professionals and do this for a living.****

Never ever say you won't become a Victim.
Always be careful and don't trust any person. Does not matter what documents or photos they send you.

Ps. Scammers love to chat via WhatsApp but they can never take your call. They either in a meeting, or busy, baby is sleeping, or the phone speaker or mic does not work.

Contact Chris from TCG Digital Forensics via email : [email protected]
or
follow our page TCG Digital Forensics for more tips and advise.

18/12/2020

It's that time of the year. Scammers will push, bully and coerce debtors/ creditors staff to make payments with changed details in a rush...

Stay informed and think before you click!

11/12/2020

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16/11/2020

www.bslgroup.co.za Please be aware that this is a SCAM website. It is a neatly constructed website but all details provided are fraudulent and you will most likely loose any deposits paid to them.

15/09/2020

http://www.autotraderknysna.com/

063-036-3983

Please note that the above appears to be a scam and to all intents and purposes is NOT a legitmate enterprise nor associated with the reputable autotrader website.

DO NOT BUY CARS ONLINE WITHOUT VIEWING THEM PERSONALLY. DO NOT PAY DEPOSITS WITHOUT FIRST VIEWING THE VEHICLE!

14/09/2020

drillworld.co.za Please note that this website is an advance fee scam site. Do NOT trade with this entity. Tenders are being circulated for MQX Reverse Circulation Drill Bit Which is exclusively available on this site. The site does not represent any legal trading entity whatsoever.

10/09/2020

spoorlynengineering.co.za appears to be an advance fee fraud scam. Their lure product is LMT55 Railway network Cable Wire accoding to a fraudulent tender document they are circulating.

Please do your due diligence and avoid such scams.

THINK before you click!

08/09/2020

Please note that the website at www.glenntextiles.co .za is a scam website. Do NOT Trade with these people you WILL be scammed. Their "lead product is the nup 800-M Face Mask which does not exist - it's a scam...

THINK before you click!

02/09/2020

It''s become easier to intercept cellular phones these days - and we'd like to show you just how easy it is and how to protect yourself against intrusion to ...

31/08/2020

PLEASE NOTE:

TQ32 SUBMERSIBLE GRIT PUMP

The tender per below is fraudulent as is the website https://kmpumps.co.za/ which purports to provide this item.

PLEASE exercise extreme caution with the above.