Dodge the 9 sneaky scams targeting South Africans this Easter

Dodge the 9 sneaky scams targeting South Africans this Easter

As South Africans prepare for the joyous Easter celebrations, a shadowy threat lurks in the digital landscape. Cybercriminals are ramping up their efforts, ready to exploit the festive spirit and distractions that often accompany the holiday, Cape {town} Etc reports. KnowBe4 Africa warns that holiday-themed scams proliferate during this time, targeting unsuspecting shoppers and generous donors just as they begin their Easter egg hunts. Senior Vi…

The Cybernetic Police Unit of SSPE issued a series of recommendations to avoid falling into frauds related to fake tourist packages during this Easter season. This, after being derived from monitoring on digital platforms, was detected that people are contacted by alleged travel agency vendors, who offer them fake holiday promotions ranging from flights, to lodging and transfer.

Do not fall prey to fraudsters this Easter

As yet another Easter holiday period looms, criminals are waiting to cash in. This has prompted calls for members of the public to ensure they make use of trusted and secure merchants to avoid falling victim to cybercriminals when shopping online.   “In recent months, we have seen a rise in a new fraud modus operandi targeting unsuspecting online shoppers. Some of the most common techniques include methods such as the creation of […]