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Fake Banking Email Phishing Scam

phishing

Victims receive an email that appears to be from a major South African bank, warning of suspicious activity or an account lock. The email contains a link to a cloned login page that steals credentials and card details.

Known Contact Details

Email Address

contact0@icloud.com

Website

https://secure-web.com

How They Request Payment

Bank Transfer (EFT)

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

Common Targets

professional

Eastern Cape

5 reported
How This Scam Works

Impersonate trusted bank → create urgency about account lock → link to fake login page → capture credentials and OTPs → drain account.

Reported Locations
Mahikeng, North West, South Africa
5 reports
Est. R 75 163 lost
First reported 30 July 2025
Last reported 2 June 2026
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