The ads claim applicants can earn hundreds or thousands of rands daily by performing basic tasks like data entry and writing online reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ads redirect to websites that appear legitimate. After the victim enters their personal details and supporting information, the fraudsters send a message claiming their application was successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To strengthen the impression of authenticity, the fraudsters sometimes accompany the message with an employment contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The job seeker is then required to pay an access fee to begin using and earning money on a non-existent work-from-home platform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Capitec warned that fraudsters took advantage of people’s desperation. It advised caution when it came to trusting websites or testimonials, which have become easy to fake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“They offer quick cash, ask for payment upfront, then vanish,” Capitec said. “If a job makes you pay them first, it’s not an opportunity; it’s a scam.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“No real employer should ask you to pay to secure a job. If they want your money in order to earn money, it’s a scam.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Capitec advised job seekers to conduct proper research into companies offering jobs online and follow these tips: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- No legitimate employer will ask job seekers to pay to secure a position<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fancy websites and contracts don’t mean an offer is real<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Don’t trust job offers on social media <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Be wary of messaging like “Earn big, no skills needed”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The bank recently also warned customers about fraudsters impersonating South African Police Service officers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These fraudsters call victims and allege that a case has been opened against them for a serious crime. They demand that the victim pay a certain amount to make the case “disappear.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In some instances, they may also start a WhatsApp video call with a fraudster dressed in a fake police uniform to appear more credible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To make the call even more convincing, they provide personal details like the person’s home or work addresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Capitec said that law enforcement officials would never threaten to arrest people if they did not pay money. “That’s not police procedure, that’s criminal behaviour,” the bank said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Knowing your personal info does not prove legitimacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCapitec warned that being able to provide your address or other sensitive personal information does not confirm that a caller is from law enforcement or another legitimate institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Scammers can collect your personal details from hacked databases, social media, even old paperwork,” Capitec said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It said people should be wary of phone calls in which people stressed the urgent need to make a payment or perform a certain action, and to heed the following advice to avoid falling victim to this scam:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Police will never ask for money or to sign into your banking app<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Never share your PINs or bank information over the phone, even wth police officers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Don’t let them transfer you during the call, hang up and call your local police station <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Never fall for threats over the phone <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Capitec and several other banks, including Standard Bank, have recently warned about scammers also pretending to be bank staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These criminals would convince people to perform or authenticate transactions or to share their online banking passwords or one-time PINs to make certain changes on their accounts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Common approaches include claiming that a victim’s bank account has been compromised and that they must take action to protect their money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n