Smishing Scams

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.

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.

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.

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.

A business owner receives a WhatsApp message claiming to be from WhatsApp support asking for a verification code. The code is used to take over the business account and scam customers.