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SIM RICA ID Harvesting Scam

identity theft

Fraudsters pose as mobile network agents doing RICA verification and ask for ID documents and photos. The information is used to commit identity theft and facilitate SIM swaps.

Known Contact Details

Phone Number

081 022 2567

WhatsApp

065 708 0726

How They Request Payment

Mobile Money

Payments requested via Cash Send, Instant Money, or e-Wallet.

Common Targets

unemployed

KwaZulu-Natal

2 reported
How This Scam Works

Fake RICA agent → request ID and selfie → identity theft or SIM swap.

Reported Locations
Mahikeng, North West, South Africa
2 reports
Est. R 18 875 lost
First reported 16 November 2023
Last reported 26 May 2026
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