Scammers used WhatsApp and phone calls to steal R21.55 million from a company in Middelburg, South Africa

[Luis]

Scammers used WhatsApp and phone calls to steal R21.55 million from a company in Middelburg, South Africa

The National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) obtained an urgent preservation of property order emanating from a sophisticated online banking scam involving some R21.55 million.

The money was allegedly fraudulently diverted from the bank account of a Middelburg-based company, Jormid, by a scammer earlier this year.

 

[rustypup]

Jormid’s financial manager, Mrs Jordaan

Should never have been employed.

Zero basic financial controls.
Engaging in financial transactions over social media with complete rando.
Falling for one of the dumbest scams out there. ("Sophisticated" my ass)

 

[ISP cash cow]

On the call, Jordaan was instructed to approve electronic links sent to her phone.

 

[Hemi300c]

WTF

 

[icantchooseone]

who else thinks she is in on it ? how stupid can one be to fall for this ???

 

[JerryMungo]

Should never have been employed.

Zero basic financial controls.
Engaging in financial transactions over social media with complete rando.
Falling for one of he dumbest scams out there. ("Sophisticated" my ass)

Rustypup shaming the victims again.

"On the call, Jordaan was instructed to approve electronic links sent to her phone."
That's not great wording of what actually transpired.

 

[JerryMungo]

who else thinks she is in on it ? how stupid can one be to fall for this ???

A huge number of people. If it weren't so, these scammers would be on the bare bones of their bums but they're not. They're enjoying the ride.

 

[SHL]

Scammers used WhatsApp and phone calls to steal R21.55 million from a company in Middelburg, South Africa

The National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) obtained an urgent preservation of property order emanating from a sophisticated online banking scam involving some R21.55 million.

The money was allegedly fraudulently diverted from the bank account of a Middelburg-based company, Jormid, by a scammer earlier this year.

"Sophisticated"

 

[falcon786]

Lol they call saying they want to increase your limit on your credit card too these days. Then request information for verification.

Mrs Jordaan will probably be happy that they called and seize the opportunity with both hands next month.