Municipal Scams in South Africa: Fake Disconnections, Jobs and Homes
How municipal scams and other urgent-needs scams work in South Africa A message says your electricity will be cut off unless you pay now….
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“Vote for Mia”: How a Harmless WhatsApp Voting Request Can Hand Criminals Control of Your Account
The WhatsApp voting scam asks you to vote for “Mia” and quietly links a criminal’s device to your account. How it works and 5 steps if you clicked.
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Latest Scams in 2026: 16 Scams Ranked by How Much Harm They Do
The latest scams in 2026 at a glance There is no complete live list of “all” scams: scammers change scripts quickly, reuse old schemes,…
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Parcel Mule Job Scams: When a Work-From-Home Job Uses Your Address for Crime
A remote job receiving and forwarding parcels? It is probably a parcel mule (reshipping) scam. The red flags, the legal and identity risks, and what to do if you already sent your ID and bank details.
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Free Cyber Helpline in South Africa: 6 Things to Know
Scammed or hacked? South Africa now has a free Cyber Helpline By AdUncoveredUpdated 27 October 2026 If you have been scammed, hacked, threatened or…
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SARS Refund Scams: How to Spot Fake Refund, Debt and Summons Messages
A SARS refund scam starts with good news: a message claiming that SARS owes you a refund. That can be tempting. A notice saying…
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Dark Web Data Scams: How to Protect Yourself
A scammer calls claiming to be a police officer. They know your full name, where you live, and perhaps even the name of your…
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“Keep It a Secret”: Scams Targeting Older South Africans and How to Stop Them
Scammers target older South Africans who are alone and ask them to keep it a secret. Real stories, the scripts they use, and a checklist to stay safe.
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How to Check if a Business Is Legit in South Africa: Free Tools and Questions to Ask
Most scams don’t need a fake company. They borrow a real one. A genuine registration number, copied from CIPC, makes a fly-by-night seller look…
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“Hi Mum, this is my new number”: the WhatsApp scams built on trust
A WhatsApp scam can start with one six-digit code or a “Hi Mum, new number” message. How both work, what is coming in 2027, and the simple habits that protect your family.
