SASSA Scam and Fraud Awareness Guide [2026]
SASSA scam fraud awareness is essential for every grant beneficiary in South Africa. Criminals use fake websites, WhatsApp messages, phishing SMS, and in-per…
Scam Awareness
Fake SASSA Websites — How to Identify the Real Site
Fake SASSA websites are designed to look exactly like the real SASSA portal to steal your personal information. The only official SASSA websites are srd.sass…
How to Report SASSA Fraud
If you are a victim of SASSA fraud or have witnessed fraudulent activity, you can report it immediately by calling the SASSA fraud hotline at 0800 601 011 (t…
SASSA Phishing SMS — How to Protect Yourself
SASSA phishing SMS scams trick South Africans into clicking fake links and entering their personal details on fraudulent websites. A real SASSA SMS will neve…
SASSA WhatsApp Scams — How to Spot and Avoid Them
SASSA WhatsApp scams are on the rise in South Africa. Criminals use fake WhatsApp numbers to trick SRD grant beneficiaries into sharing personal details or p…