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PROTECT yourself from online fraudsters

The world is currently a scary place. South Africa is facing massive levels of unemployment and people’s daily routines have been disrupted by the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.

This has caused heightened levels of anxiety.

Criminals are aware of this anxiety and are taking advantage of the desperation that is starting to grow. The public needs to be aware of the scams that are becoming more prevalent.

FRAUD TRENDS

When comparing fraud incidents from February to May

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