SCAMS

SANDF colonel accused of swindling colleagues in UN business scam

National Chris Gilili - 20 Jan 2020

A senior soldier who is part of South Africa’s peacekeeping missions is accused by her colleagues of swindling them out of of hundreds of thousands of rands in a nonexistent business deal

New rules for crypto-trading

Article Thando Maeko - 13 Dec 2019

Local regulation of cryptocurrencies could be implemented as soon as next year

The pushy tout’s guide to Marrakech

Africa Simon Allison - 8 Aug 2019

The Marrakech that tourists are shown is a very different place from the city that locals live in

Gumede to take ‘enforced’ leave of absence but maintains her innocence

Article Paddy Harper - 10 Jun 2019

The eThekwini ANC chairperson was asked to take leave or face removal

Undercover investigators catch Eskom employees selling transformers

Article Athandiwe Saba - 21 Apr 2016

A sting operation involving a private investigator posing as a farmer has uncovered a scam in which staffers sell transformers on the black market.

Scam victims behind bars in Dubai

Article Tabelo Timse & - 22 May 2014

The South Africans allegedly duped by a UAE trickster face an uphill battle to return home

Kickstarter is not all good endings, sometimes it’s scams

Article Liron Segev - 4 Apr 2014

After backing a successful Kickstarter project, but not seeing the product in development, Liron Segev believes he may have been the victim of a scam.

M&G readers targeted by scam gang

Article Staff Reporter - 13 Jan 2014

A criminal gang has been covertly targeting the M&G's online readers with a sophisticated security scam. Help us ensure they don't succeed.

Small-town magician siphons $600m through ponzi scheme

Article Staff Reporter - 30 Mar 2013

Authorities say Paul Burks was the mastermind of a $600-million scam, one of the biggest in US history, that attracted one-million investors.

‘No easy walk to wealth’: Dept warns against fraudsters

Article bogdan TagDiv - 11 Aug 2012

The department of finance has condemned the use of documents containing government logos being used to con people out of their hard-earned money.

Supra Mahumapelo got travel agency cash

Article bogdan TagDiv - 26 Jul 2012

Mahumapelo has pocketed at least R200000 through his travel agency's business dealings with an ailing municipality in the province.

Phishing can cost you, big time

Article Sipho Kings - 27 Sep 2011

If you fall foul of a phishing scam and give away your details because of your own negligence, banks are probably not liable.

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Press Releases

Article

MiX Telematics enhances in-vehicle video camera solution

IT Web - 27 Jan 2020

The company has launched the gold MiX Vision Bureau Service, which includes driver-coaching tools to ensure risky driver behaviour can be addressed proactively and efficiently.

Press Releases

Boosting safety for cargo and drivers

IT Web - 24 Jan 2020

The use of a telematics system for fleet vehicles has proved to be an important tool in helping to drive down costs and improve efficiency, says MiX Telematics Africa.

Government News

Silencing the guns and firearms amnesty

SA News - 24 Jan 2020

Silencing the guns and firearms amnesty

Government News

Gender-based violence is an affront to our humanity

SA News - 23 Jan 2020

Gender-based violence is an affront to our humanity

Government News

UK-Africa investment summit 2020: Think Africa Invest SA

SA News - 23 Jan 2020

UK-Africa investment summit 2020: Think Africa Invest SA

Press Releases

MTN unveils TikTok bundles

IT Web - 22 Jan 2020

Customised MTN TikTok data bundles are available to all prepaid customers on *136*2#.

Special Reports

Marketers need to reinvent themselves

Derek Davey - 22 Jan 2020

Marketing is an exciting discipline, offering the perfect fit for individuals who are equally interested in business, human dynamics and strategic thinking. But the...

Press Releases

Upskill yourself to land your dream job in 2020

IT Web - 21 Jan 2020

If you received admission to an IIE Higher Certificate qualification, once you have graduated, you can articulate to an IIE Diploma and then IIE Bachelor's degree at IIE Rosebank College.