Money or Card Fraud
Contact the bank immediately using its official app or fraud number. Block affected cards, preserve transaction details and report unauthorised activity.
Festive Season Scam Watch
Slow down when criminals speed up.
Year-end payments, busy ATMs, online shopping, parcel notifications, holiday bookings and urgent family messages create a concentrated period of risk. Scam Alert brings the highest-priority threats, detailed guides and short training into one place.
Seasonal Priority Register
Current Festive-Season Scam Risks
Each topic has a detailed scam report, prevention steps and free scenario-based mini training.
Immediate Response
What to do when something has already happened
WhatsApp or Account Takeover
Re-register the number in the official app, review linked devices, enable two-step verification, secure the linked email account and warn contacts.
Malicious Link or Attachment
Stop sensitive activity on the device, contact a qualified IT/security provider and change exposed credentials from a clean device.
Trusted Guidance
Official Safety Sources
Scam Alert uses authoritative prevention guidance and directs victims to banks, SAPS and the relevant platform for urgent action.