South Africa: Five red flags that should raise your scam suspicions

Fraud refers to instances where documents have been forged or someone has been impersonated, such as identity theft, while a scam is when someone manages to successfully convince you to either provide your banking details, part with your money or help them access your funds.

“When we look at monetary values, however, the most money is lost to romance scams,” Manie van Schalkwyk, chief executive officer of the Southern African Fraud Prevention Society, said at a recent Daily Maverick…