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Bank Fraud Department Vishing Scam

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Victims receive a phone call from someone claiming to be from their bank's fraud department. The caller uses spoofed caller ID and asks the victim to approve an Approve-it message or share an OTP to stop a fraudulent transaction.

Known Contact Details

Phone Number

078 347 6463

How They Request Payment

Bank Transfer (EFT)

Victims asked to deposit into an account held at Investec or a fake "safe account".

Common Targets

pensioner

Northern Cape

1 reported
How This Scam Works

Spoofed bank caller ID → claim of fraud → request OTP or Approve-it → authorise theft.

Reported Locations
Upington, Northern Cape, South AfricaDurban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
1 report
Est. R 13 577 lost
First reported 8 March 2026
Last reported 22 April 2026
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