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OTP Interception via SIM Swap

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After taking over a victim's number, scammers use intercepted OTPs to authorise large transfers and new beneficiaries on banking apps. Victims often only notice when their phone loses signal.

Known Contact Details

sms

071 599 2488

Phone Number

063 844 1894

How They Request Payment

Bank Transfer (EFT)

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

Common Targets

student

Eastern Cape

3 reported
How This Scam Works

SIM swap → OTP interception → add beneficiaries → transfer funds.

Reported Locations
Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa
3 reports
Est. R 131 304 lost
First reported 21 January 2024
Last reported 10 April 2026
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