Online Safety & Scam Awareness in South Africa

Every day, thousands of people in South Africa are targeted by online scams — fake government websites, fraudulent competitions, phishing SMSes and cloned banking pages. MyInfoHub helps you spot scams early, report fraud, and protect your money and identity.

Verify Real Government Services

Criminals often copy official platforms like SASSA, NSFAS and SARS to steal personal information. Always check the web address in your browser: All official government websites end in .gov.za

Common South African Online Scams

Scams are getting more advanced. Here are the most common tactics used locally:

  • Fake SRD R370 status check or “appeal assistance” accounts
  • WhatsApp jobs that require an upfront payment
  • Loan approvals that ask for a “release fee”
  • Fake supermarket promotions and “free shopping vouchers”
  • Investment scams promising unrealistic monthly returns

If they ask for money first — it is 99% a scam.

How to Protect Yourself

You can reduce your risk by following simple digital safety rules:

  • Never share PINs or OTPs — even with “officials”
  • Use strong passwords and avoid public Wi-Fi for logins
  • Enable 2-Step Verification where possible
  • Block and report suspicious WhatsApp numbers & pages

Real Help When You Need It

We are an independent information website — not a government service. But we guide you to the correct reporting channels when fraud happens:

  • SAPS Crime Stop — 08600 10111
  • SAFPS Fraud Prevention — safps.org.za
  • Cybercrime reporting via your bank

Your safety matters. Stay informed, stay alert and help us create a safer online community for South Africa.

Stay Informed. Stay Safe. — MyInfoHub