SARS SMS Refund Smishing Scam

smishing

An SMS claims SARS has approved a refund and provides a link to a fake eFiling site. Victims enter login and banking details, leading to account takeovers.

Known Contact Details

sms

081 878 5630

Website

https://verify-online.net

How They Request Payment

Bank Transfer (EFT)

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

Common Targets

self-employed

Mpumalanga

2 reported

How This Scam Works

Fake SARS refund SMS → fake eFiling site → credential and banking theft.

Reported Locations

Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

2 reports

Est. R 20 753 lost

First reported 5 January 2024

Last reported 8 June 2026

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2 people experienced this

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SARS SMS Refund Smishing Scam

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