Hi everyone,
I’m hoping someone here can offer guidance or share advice.
On 20 March 2026, I reported a fraud case with ABSA (Reference: 16326448). I followed all their instructions and submitted everything requested, including a stamped affidavit and SAPS case number.
However, I haven’t...
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My bad, please read my closing remark!
Picked up a fraudulent transaction on my banking account, not a scam, clearly an inside job. Would like to know which thread in the forum to discuss this.
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