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Fraudster sentenced to eight years for R300,000 house sale scam
Riaan Dandrey Belelie has been sentenced to eight years in prison after defrauding a complainant of R300,000 in a fraudulent house sale. The court revealed the details of the scam that led to his arrest.
Scammed series: How a 'prophet' convinced SANDF corporal to resign, and stole his R1. 4 million
The prophet, a foreign national, allegedly prophesied that the victim, a member of the SANDF, would be healed if he resigns from the SANDF.
Is your investment safe? FSCA warns against deepfake trading scams on WhatsApp
The FSCA warns South Africans about a deceptive deepfake video on WhatsApp, urging the public to stay vigilant against fraudulent AI trading schemes
Motorists warned amid spike of card cloning fraud at toll gates
It is alleged that criminals often place fake devices over the original payment terminals to extract data from the card’s magnetic strip.
How a Cape Town retiree fell victim to a R10. 6 million scam
A 78-year-old retiree from Cape Town has lost nearly R10. 6 million to a sophisticated email fraud scheme, prompting an investigation by the Hawks and local police.
Bogus Gauteng 'doctor' loses VW Polo for fraudulent scheme
A Gauteng man, posing as a doctor, has been arrested for defrauding victims through a fake pharmacy scheme. His assets, including a VW Polo, are now subject to forfeiture as authorities pursue justice.
Regulatory Blindspot: South Africa's Financial Watchdog Silent on Multi-Billion Rand Scam
An international syndicate has allegedly defrauded South African investors of hundreds of millions, operating under the guise of legitimate financial service providers, while the country's financial regulator remains slow to respond despite mounting evidence.
South African employers targeted by Compensation Fund email scam, NEASA issues alert
South African businesses are being targeted by a sophisticated scam where fraudsters pose as the Compensation Fund, threatening deregistration and demanding payments.
Court sentences fraudster to 20 years for cyber-enabled scam
A Nigerian scammer has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for defrauding an American homebuyer of over R3,2 million through a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme.
Scammer sentenced to 20 years for defrauding American homebuyer
A Nigerian scammer has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for defrauding an American homebuyer of over R3,2 million through a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme.
Social media scammers target small business owners in KZN
Woman scammed out of R6 500 and 288 bottles of fabric softener
Forex Scam: Hawks arrest fake broker who defrauded investors of R2 million
A 30-year-old man has been arrested by the Hawks in Hartswater for allegedly operating a forex trading scam, fleecing at least R2 million from his victims.
Tech firms fight to stem deepfake deluge
Ever-improving generative artificial intelligence tools have become weapons in the hands of bad actors intent on tricking people out of their money or even their identities.
FSCA Under Fire: Regulatory Double Standards Exposed in Multi-Billion Rand Scam Case
Is the FSCA failing South African investors? Explore the shocking allegations of regulatory double standards as the authority remains silent on a multi-billion rand scam while swiftly acting against others.
Alleged romance scam in Pretoria: Woman defrauded of R365,000 and vehicle
Authorities apprehend a suspect in Pretoria linked to a romantic scam that cost a woman R365,000 and her Toyota Fortuner.
Woman loses R365,000 and Toyota Fortuner in alleged romance scam; suspect arrested
A 44-year-old suspect was arrested in Pretoria for allegedly helping defraud a woman of R365,000 and a Toyota Fortuner in a romance scam.
Romance scam horror: R520,000 vanishes from FNB account while victim was 1,000 km away
Zenani, a 46-year-old woman from North West, seeks answers from FNB after R520,000 of her pension mysteriously vanished. This follows another case of pension fraud reported by IOL.
Indian national arrested for R1. 4 million BMW scam while attempting to flee South Africa
33-year-old Indian national was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport while attempting to flee the country after allegedly defrauding a bank of R1. 4 million to finance a luxury BMW M4 Coupe.
North West fraudster gets 10-year sentence for R542,000 VW Kombi financing scam
A Klerksdorp man's elaborate vehicle financing scam unravelled when he never made a single payment on a R542,000 VW Kombi, leading to a decade behind bars.
Alleged holiday swindler Francois Swart faces fraud charges over R250,000 holiday scam
Francois Swart, accused of defrauding friends in a R250,000 holiday scam, now faces serious fraud charges as investigations reveal a pattern of deceit.
Navigating love in the digital age: risks and rewards for older adults
“Barbara, 60s, tired of being on my own! Petite, brunette, looking for male for friendship possibly relationship. Looks unimportant. ”
Recognising the red flags in online relationships
Expert reveals key warning signs and safety tips during online dating
Gauteng company lost R3 million as worker transferred money to his account, family and friends
Teboho Boiki Nhlapo, 39, faces fraud charges after allegedly stealing R3 million from his employer by creating fake invoices and transferring funds to personal accounts.
Scam savvy: a solo female traveller’s guide to avoiding Cape Town’s accommodation blunders
Ariel Lyndsey shares her alarming experience with accommodation scams in Camps Bay, Cape Town, urging fellow travellers to verify listings before booking.
Valentine's Day warning: beware of romance scams
If your online love interest asks for money, you can expect it's a SCAM