SIM Swap Confirmation SMS Smishing Scam

smishing

Victims receive an SMS asking them to confirm a SIM swap by replying with an OTP or pressing a link. Responding gives scammers control of the number and access to banking OTPs.

Known Contact Details

sms

083 176 6896

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

Western Cape

2 reported

How This Scam Works

Fake SIM swap confirmation → request OTP → hijack number → intercept banking codes.

Reported Locations

Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

2 reports

Est. R 22 191 lost

First reported 24 May 2024

Last reported 19 May 2026

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SIM Swap Confirmation SMS Smishing Scam

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