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Driven by the allure of wealth, a Free State farmer invested heavily, handing over R2. 8 million to a scammer who promised him lucrative returns.
The Hawks have arrested two more suspects in a major coltan fraud case, highlighting the ongoing battle against financial crime in South Africa.
Georgie Maureen Da Lanca, a 42-year-old woman, has been arrested by the Hawks for her alleged role in a sophisticated coltan scam that has defrauded numerous victims across Gauteng.
Murder and fraud accused Limpopo comedian Livhuwani Madadzhe, popularly known as "SABC Livhu", faces fresh charges of theft of a motor vehicle and fraud.
The scammed woman, whose identity is withheld to protect her from further victimisation, believed she was involved with a white man named “Mark Hermanus”, before police arrested a Nigerian man.
A disturbing number of towing companies are taking advantage of vulnerable motorists by using increasingly deceptive tactics, authorities warn.
The Pretoria Magistrate's Court has extended the bail for Gabriel Okori, a Nigerian national who masqueraded as 'Mark Hermanus', a white man on Facebook, and allegedly scammed his victim out of R3 million.
A 55-year-old former accounting clerk faces serious fraud charges after allegedly stealing nearly R900,000 through a sophisticated scheme involving fictitious companies.
Ariel Lyndsey shares her alarming experience with accommodation scams in Camps Bay, Cape Town, urging fellow travellers to verify listings before booking.
Several FNB clients allege they were defrauded of millions by scammers, claiming the bank failed to protect them. How does FNB respond to these serious allegations?
Discover the alarming rise of romance scams in South Africa and learn how to protect yourself from these cunning criminals.
Unemployed teachers in KwaZulu-Natal are being warned about a fraudulent scheme that promises teaching jobs in exchange for money, as the Department of Education distances itself from the scam.
Research associate at the University of Joburg, Calvin Rafadi said it is fishy for banks to allow cash withdrawals of R1 million cash, and the authorities must investigate.
A former teacher recounts her harrowing experience of being scammed out of R2 million at FNB branches in Joburg, highlighting the psychological toll it has taken on her.
A North West woman, aged 64, is fighting for answers from FNB after losing her R2 million pension to a romance scam, leaving her in dire poverty.
A shocking human-egg harvesting gang has been uncovered in Georgia, where over 100 women were held as slaves.
As students begin their searching for accommodations ahead of the 2025 academic year, scammers are are increasingly using Facebook to lure students.
Sandra Bullock issues warning over social media scammers.
Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya reveals shocking statistics on police murders and State Capture investigations in South Africa, underscoring the urgent need for action against crime and corruption.
Consumers are warned as scammers exploit the hopes and ambitions that come with the new year, targeting vulnerable individuals with sophisticated schemes
Gauteng spokesperson for the Hawks, Warrant Officer Thatohatsi Mavimbela told IOL that the case against Okori was postponed to Monday next week for allocation of a prosecutor.
Hawks said the scammed woman believed Gabriel Okori was a white man named “Mark Hermanus”.
A French woman reveals her devastating experience of losing her life savings to scammers impersonating Brad Pitt, leading to online harassment and mockery.
Nothando, a Pretoria woman who lost R2. 8 million to a scammer boyfriend said after IOL published the scammed series, the Hawks relooked the dating scam cases.
Nothando, a Gauteng-based teacher said she did not eat for two weeks after realising that she had been scammed, and she lost 13 kilograms of weight.