Official-source intelligence · checked 02 Oct 2026

Alerts & scam prevention

Warnings and prevention guidance sourced directly from SAPS, South African banks, government departments, regulators and recognised fraud-prevention bodies.

Official warning feed

Every item below links to the original official source. Scam Alert provides a short summary; the source organisation remains authoritative.

Trusted South African sources

Use these official pages when you need to verify a warning, tender, financial-services provider, credit provider, registered bank, mining permit, property practitioner or banking message.

How to spot a scam

Use these checks across social media, vacancies, tenders, property, banking and online shopping.