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Misleading Narratives and Sensational Claims: The Flawed Logic Behind the Banxso Scandal Story
Explore the troubling allegations against Banxso in the wake of a Moneyweb article, as we dissect the evidence—or lack thereof—behind sensational claims and the potential consequences for media integrity.
Scammer arrested for swindling Free State farmer out of R2. 8 million in fake gold trading scheme
Driven by the allure of wealth, a Free State farmer invested heavily, handing over R2. 8 million to a scammer who promised him lucrative returns.
Hawks' 419 Task Team strikes: Additional alleged scammers arrested at Sandton
The Hawks have arrested two more suspects in a major coltan fraud case, highlighting the ongoing battle against financial crime in South Africa.
Hawks’ 419 Task Team arrests woman believed to be central in fraudulent scams across Gauteng
Georgie Maureen Da Lanca, a 42-year-old woman, has been arrested by the Hawks for her alleged role in a sophisticated coltan scam that has defrauded numerous victims across Gauteng.
Trouble mounts for comedian ‘SABC Livhu’ previously charged for wife's murder, faking his mother’s death
Murder and fraud accused Limpopo comedian Livhuwani Madadzhe, popularly known as "SABC Livhu", faces fresh charges of theft of a motor vehicle and fraud.
Breakthrough: Hawks arrest second man after woman was scammed R3 million by online lover ‘Mark Hermanus’
The scammed woman, whose identity is withheld to protect her from further victimisation, believed she was involved with a white man named “Mark Hermanus”, before police arrested a Nigerian man.
Watch out! Tow truck drivers staging very convincing scams to fleece motorists out of thousands
A disturbing number of towing companies are taking advantage of vulnerable motorists by using increasingly deceptive tactics, authorities warn.
Nigerian man's bail extended after he allegedly pretended to be white, swindled R3 million from online lover
The Pretoria Magistrate's Court has extended the bail for Gabriel Okori, a Nigerian national who masqueraded as 'Mark Hermanus', a white man on Facebook, and allegedly scammed his victim out of R3 million.
LOOK: Former accounting clerk faces R900,000 fraud charges in Limpopo
A 55-year-old former accounting clerk faces serious fraud charges after allegedly stealing nearly R900,000 through a sophisticated scheme involving fictitious companies.
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.
Scammed series: FNB says scam victims authorised transactions and allegations against staff are unfounded
Several FNB clients allege they were defrauded of millions by scammers, claiming the bank failed to protect them. How does FNB respond to these serious allegations?
Romance scams in South Africa: protect yourself from this growing threat
Discover the alarming rise of romance scams in South Africa and learn how to protect yourself from these cunning criminals.
Beware: job scams preying on unemployed teachers in KwaZulu-Natal
Unemployed teachers in KwaZulu-Natal are being warned about a fraudulent scheme that promises teaching jobs in exchange for money, as the Department of Education distances itself from the scam.
Romance scams: Crime expert insists bank staff are not clean, and must be probed by Hawks and FSCA
Research associate at the University of Joburg, Calvin Rafadi said it is fishy for banks to allow cash withdrawals of R1 million cash, and the authorities must investigate.
‘Scammers made me withdraw more than R2 million cash at FNB': Woman fighting depression after losing fortune in Joburg
A former teacher recounts her harrowing experience of being scammed out of R2 million at FNB branches in Joburg, highlighting the psychological toll it has taken on her.
‘FNB let me down’: Woman demands answers after boyfriend 'Prince Jomo Kenyatta' vanished with her R2 million pension
A North West woman, aged 64, is fighting for answers from FNB after losing her R2 million pension to a romance scam, leaving her in dire poverty.
Human trafficking gang arrested for enslaving 100 women in 'human egg farm'
A shocking human-egg harvesting gang has been uncovered in Georgia, where over 100 women were held as slaves.
Students warned to be alert over accommodation scams | Student Survival 2025
As students begin their searching for accommodations ahead of the 2025 academic year, scammers are are increasingly using Facebook to lure students.
Scam alert! Sandra Bullock's warning about fake accounts on social media
Sandra Bullock issues warning over social media scammers.
Urgent action needed: the crisis of police murders and state capture in South Africa
Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya reveals shocking statistics on police murders and State Capture investigations in South Africa, underscoring the urgent need for action against crime and corruption.
New Year, New Risks: How scammers target your new aspirations
Consumers are warned as scammers exploit the hopes and ambitions that come with the new year, targeting vulnerable individuals with sophisticated schemes
Bail extended for Nigerian man accused of scamming R3 million from online lover
Gauteng spokesperson for the Hawks, Warrant Officer Thatohatsi Mavimbela told IOL that the case against Okori was postponed to Monday next week for allocation of a prosecutor.
Scammed: Nigerian national in court after he allegedly pretended to be a white man, fleeced R3 million from woman
Hawks said the scammed woman believed Gabriel Okori was a white man named “Mark Hermanus”.
French woman faces cyberbullying after falling for fake Brad Pitt
A French woman reveals her devastating experience of losing her life savings to scammers impersonating Brad Pitt, leading to online harassment and mockery.
Love scams rocked many South African women in 2024 and now they are regrouping and fighting back
Nothando, a Pretoria woman who lost R2. 8 million to a scammer boyfriend said after IOL published the scammed series, the Hawks relooked the dating scam cases.