Fake Bank SMS Smishing Scam

smishing

Victims receive an SMS appearing to be from their bank, claiming a suspicious transaction. A link leads to a fake banking app login that captures credentials and OTPs.

Known Contact Details

sms

084 308 7965

Website

https://secure-za.org

How They Request Payment

Bank Transfer (EFT)

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

Common Targets

student

KwaZulu-Natal

2 reported

How This Scam Works

SMS impersonating bank → suspicious transaction alert → fake login link → credential theft.

Reported Locations

George, Western Cape, South Africa

2 reports

Est. R 14 946 lost

First reported 5 February 2025

Last reported 4 April 2026

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2 people experienced this

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Fake Bank SMS Smishing Scam

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