Impersonation Scams

A caller impersonates a SARS official and threatens legal action or arrest for unpaid taxes. Victims are pressured to pay a settlement immediately to avoid prosecution.

A scammer hacks or clones a friend's WhatsApp account and sends messages asking for urgent financial help. Victims transfer money before realising the friend was impersonated.

Scammers use AI voice cloning to impersonate a family member in distress, claiming they have been arrested or injured and need money urgently. Victims transfer cash before verifying the call.