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South African woman loses R2,400 in elaborate coin scam
A South African woman has lost R2,400 in a sophisticated coin scam, highlighting the alarming rise in fraudulent schemes targeting unsuspecting individuals. Private investigator Mike Bolhuis warns the public to stay vigilant against such scams.
Scammed series: Ugandan boyfriend and ‘prophetess’ sentenced for defrauding Limpopo woman of R650,000
Two foreign nationals, Serage Martin Lubenga and Rhoda Mirembe, have been sentenced for defrauding a Limpopo woman of R650,000 in a heart-wrenching love scam.
Impostor doctor detained at Eastern Cape hospital
Security guards at Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital apprehend a man impersonating a doctor, raising alarms about safety in healthcare facilities.
Mastermind behind R4. 6 million bank fraud scheme convicted in East London
A 41-year-old East London man, Thobani Mabizela, has been convicted of fraud after masterminding a scheme that cost banks over R4. 6 million. The Hawks' investigation revealed he created fake financial documents to secure vehicle loans that were never repaid.
23 South African rescued from Myanmar scam centres
In a significant rescue operation, 23 South Africans have been repatriated from Myanmar, where they were victims of human trafficking and forced to work in online scam centres, part of a larger effort to save 7,000 individuals from similar fates.
Hawks' 419 Task Team strikes: Additional alleged scammers arrested at Sandton
The Hawks have arrested two more suspects in a major coltan fraud case, highlighting the ongoing battle against financial crime in South Africa.
Netizens react to fake Rhode Skin pop-up at Mall of Africa
A controversial Rhode Skin pop-up store at Mall of Africa has been shut down after being exposed as a counterfeit operation, leaving South African shoppers disappointed and concerned about product authenticity.
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