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SA's digital economy is booming - but so is the fraud that comes with it

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Digital fraud is costing South Africa billions, and fixing it will require far more than just tougher SIM registration.
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Calls grow for biometric SIM registration as fraud tops R5.3bn

Global bodies warn the move could exclude the vulnerable and create underground markets for fraudulently registered SIM cards.

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SA's digital economy is booming - but so is the fraud that comes with it

Digital fraud is costing South Africa billions, and fixing it will require far more than just tougher SIM registration.

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TechCentral broke the news in on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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