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Secure Citizen is changing the narrative in the fight against fraud

06 June 2023 | General

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 | General

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 | General

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 | General

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.