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Secure Citizen is changing the narrative in the fight against fraud

06 June 2023

Fraud, identity theft and impersonation are three of the most significant risks South Africans face in an already stressful environment caused by the country's energy crisis, a growing cost of living/unemployment crisis, and constant news about political instability.

How to be vigilant against energy scams

17 May 2023

As the demand for alternative energy solutions surges, fraudsters are seizing the opportunity by scamming unsuspecting consumers and businesses out of their hard-earned money.

The SAFPS highlights the need for a proactive approach to fraud prevention at the 2023 Fraud Summit

17 May 2023

South Africans are facing an increasingly risk based landscape when it comes to fraud. "Our research shows that identity theft has grown by more than 300% between 2021 and 2022. Additionally, cases involving money muling have increased by 97% over instances recorded in 2021," says Manie Van Schalkwyk, CEO of the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS).

SAFPS to launch a ground-breaking platform to combat fraud

10 May 2023

Traditionally, South Africa has been a popular country among fraudsters looking for every opportunity to try and find their next victim. Statistics from the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) point out that there was a 600% increase in incidents reported by their members in 2022 when compared to 2018.

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