Scam
Pyramid scheme participants will not be compensated, says consumer commission
The Consumer Protection Act is clear, nobody can directly or indirectly promote or knowingly join, enter or participate in a pyramid scheme.
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'Full House' actress out on bond after US college entrance scam exposed
US Magistrate Judge Steve Kim ordered Loughlin, one of several high-profile figures from entertainment and business caught up in the scandal, released from federal custody on $1 million bond following a brief hearing.
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[WATCH] Man & 2 teens arrested for fake funeral scam
What appeared to be a kind gesture for the family of a boy who was allegedly dead turned out to be a scam.
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[LISTEN] Beware of scammers posing as Telkom employees
Telkom SA’s Jacqui O’Sullivan chats to CapeTalk’s Kienno Kammies about scams and how to deal with them.
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[LISTEN] Fraudsters posing as NDoH swindle unsuspecting victims of cash
Businessmen in and around Pretoria have been warned to scrutinise documents which solicit business on behalf of the National Department of Health.
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Scam targeting aspiring models exposed
A 702 caller on Friday admitted she was the victim of a modelling agency scam. She called into the show to warn other aspiring models to be aware of the similar scams.
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Public warned against unpaid traffic fine scam
South Africans have been warned about a scam which makes people believe they have unpaid traffic fines.
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South Africans warned to be wary of traffic fine scam
A text message is sent to victims where they are told they have unpaid traffic fines.
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Fourways motorists warned about hijacking scam
It’s understood scammers steal the victim’s number plate, then use it to get the motorist to stop.
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UJ probes allegations of application scam
It alleged an ex-SRC member is conning money from applicants who believe their applications will be processed.
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Search still on for suspects in 'soccer trafficking scam'
The suspected child trafficking scam was disguised as a ‘soccer recruitment programme’.
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Nine arrested for govt order scam syndicate
It's understood the group had access to state registered supplier databases and would contact suppliers.
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New scam targets Water & Sanitation Dept suppliers
The department says fraudsters have been stealing money from unsuspecting suppliers.
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Holidaymaker robbed of R37K
The alleged agent and others linked to him operate on websites Gumtree & OLX.
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Be aware as 'scam season' approaches
Head of Business Crime & Forensics at Werksmans, Bernard Hotz, analyses some of the scams one could avoid during the festive season. Picture: AFP.
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Beware of this scamster
iWitness Alastair Teeling-Smith warns of a scamster doing the rounds in Joburg.
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Conmen swindle R1m from cancer patient
A gang of conmen managed to take over R1m from a breast cancer survivor.
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Software company to investigate alleged scams
ShareTrackin' says it goes through extensive selection processes when appointing agents.
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First On EWN: Scam exposed
DTS Moneyline Trading has been accused of defrauding its clients.
