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  1. Kevin Lancaster

    Beware of fake IT callers who can empty your bank account

    Beware of fake IT callers in SA who can empty your bank account Fraudsters are gaining access to unsuspecting victim’s banks accounts and draining them within seconds.
  2. Kevin Lancaster

    Online syndicates target emotional people

    Online syndicates target emotional people Syndicates prey on people’s emotions online to extract money from them or use them as pawns in criminal enterprises.
  3. Kevin Lancaster

    Online dating scammer case continues

    Online dating scammer case continues The case of a man accused of committing fraud via an online dating scam was postponed by the Bellville Specialised Commercial Crimes Court
  4. Kevin Lancaster

    Telkom recruitment scam warning

    Telkom recruitment scam warning Telkom has warned of a recruitment scam which promises candidates a paid internship at the company
  5. Kevin Lancaster

    SA online dating scam accused in court

    SA online dating scam accused in court A man accused of committing fraud during an online dating scam made his first appearance in the Bellville Specialised Commercial Crime Court
  6. M

    buysteroidsonline.co.za is a SCAM

    Posting this here as the forum I posted it on yesterday had it removed. They are probably friends with this scam site. Just a warning for all people out there. This site/people will gladly take your money but then never ship your product and will bluntly ignore all your emails after that...
  7. Kevin Lancaster

    Fake Parliament e-mail scam warning

    Fake Parliament e-mail scam warning A scam e-mail containing Parliament’s emblem is doing the rounds, the legislature warned in a statement on Wednesday
  8. N

    Viagogo - Anyone used them before?

    Howzit guys. Just stumbled upon this website, looking to get some tickets for a concert, and wanted to know if everything is above board here or whether its a scam or what.:confused: If anyone has any experience, please share. :o Much appreciated. Cheers.:)
  9. Kevin Lancaster

    Cape Town online dating scammers charged

    Local online dating scammers charged Four men and three women appeared in court this week in connection with their alleged involvement in an online dating scam
  10. D

    Latest Gumtree scammer

    Hey guys Put my LG Optimus L1 on Gumtree recently, and received a reply from a Johnny who wanted the phone for his friend in Kempton Park. Offered me R200 extra for shipping. I accepted and they offered to pay via PayFast. Fake payment notification was e-mailed to me from [email protected]...
  11. jes

    Beware fake Microsoft support scams in South Africa

    Beware fake Microsoft support scams in SA Microsoft has warned of telephone scams that has cost unsuspecting consumers hundreds or even thousands of Rands
  12. M

    Altech Autopage Contact info

    Hi all, I'm hoping that someone on this site can provide me with information and solutions or at least contact information of an Altech Autopage Manager of some sorts. After logging numerous calls and having to go public on Hello Peter, again, there is an ongoing dispute with Autopage...
  13. Zenbaas

    Photography Online Scammers

    So while looking for some good special on lenses I came across these guys --> http://www.cameragear.wozaonline.co.za/ which led to this Then when looking further I saw they like using the words "Nikon deluxe accessory kit" in a lot of their ads which I've never really seen used too often...
  14. B

    Has anybody used www.technition.co.za ?

    Hey guys! Has anybody heard of www.technition.co.za , is it a reputable site or is it a scam? It came up on google when I was searching for a laptop to buy. Can you guys check it out? Thanx
  15. NeonNinja

    Fraud - How does this work? Insider workings?

    So my dad's friend just phoned me he got scammed R16k yesterday. He's a Capitec client. He didn't articulate his story well because of his hysteria. Here goes: 1. He was phoned by the bank. 2. They told him he could enjoy benefits he doesn't have (Internet banking, et al). 3. They ask him last...
  16. S

    Strange phone call to do with Microsoft

    My mum received a phone call a short while ago. The lady on the other end says "I would like to speak to Mr *(our surname)*". When my mum asked what is this about, the lady then said " You have a Microsoft system installed in your home". My mum found it very odd like who is this person, where...
  17. R

    Gumtree.co.za biggest scam ever! Rental Apartment Scam (Linden Johannesburg)

    Hi, im being big time robbed on rental property in Lindin Johannesburg. I saw advert on gumtree a week ago regarding 2 bedroom apartment available. I contact the guy and he told me he is not here but i can come meet the current tenant. I went with my wife to see the place. happy and done...
  18. NomNom

    SMS Spam: Post yours here

    If there already is a thread for this I apologize. Was thinking of replying but that would make things worse I guess, could just phone the number at like 2am, 3am in the morning :D
  19. J

    possible scam sms from paymyfines.co.za

    Just got an sms from paymyfines.co.za, saying "A summons will be issues in 7 days for outstanding traffic infringements. Please call <snip>. If paid ignore" I do not know of any fines I have not paid, and I have not gotten a fine in a year or two. Is this a scam just so I would register on...
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