Significant efforts have been made to address the impact of fraud and scams on the South African consumer. However, it remains crucial to assess whether significant progress has been made in combating this challenge.
Manie van Schalkwyk, CEO of the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service , expresses concern about the potential financial impact of these crimes, especially when people’s life savings are at stake.One notable finding from the StatsSA report is that consumers residing outside of urban areas are more susceptible to fraud and scams compared to those living in metro areas. A recent media report illustrates this trend through the experience of a Cape farmer.
To make the scam appear authentic, the scammers fabricated letters from institutions like the South African Reserve Bank and HSBC. Eventually, the victim lost R2.7 million in supposed fees.In response to such scams, the SAFPS developed Yima, an innovative platform aimed at scam prevention and detection. Yima allows South Africans to manage their risk of falling victim to scams, report scams, secure their identity, and biometrically verify fellow citizens’ identities.
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