If it weren’t for high-tech preventions, fraudsters in South Africa would have got away with an insane amount of money last year ...

In 2024, the bank prevented account application cyber fraud attempts worth over R7.5 billion, through its fraud risk ...

On Thursday, 15 May 2025, the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) kicked off its annual summit with a bang — or rather, a barrage of numbers that would make any fraudster’s palms ...

THE Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) is warning the public against a scam in which scammers are posing as members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) who trick and ...

Elmi Kemp, communications lead at the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) "While there is plenty of excitement associated with the new year, it can be a costly period for most South ...

“This is not uncommon,” warns Roy Retief, Head of Operations at the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS). Scammers generally tend to be more active during periods of increased consumer ...

Pippa Hudson speaks with Roy Retief, head of operations with the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS). Listen to the interview in the audio below. Fraudsters are constantly coming up ...

The Southern African Fraud Prevention Services (SAFPS) has reported a significant increase in impersonation fraud, the number of forged documents and cases of money muling in South Africa.

Manie van Schalkwyk, CEO of the SAFPS, says: "It is concerning that fraudsters are getting more brazen and that the level of certain fraudulent activities is increasing rapidly.” According to ...

The Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) has warned consumers to be aware of an advance-fee scam where the perpetrator is falsely presenting themselves as a representative of the SAFPS.

The Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) has issued a warning to consumers about an Advance Fee scam where the perpetrator is falsely presenting themselves as a representative of the ...