IDENTITY THEFT
ARTICLES
Be a fraud, very a fraud: beware of credit impersonators out there
As a proof of identity, a green book or card does a terrible job of protecting us from impersonation fraud. Incidence of this crime quadrupled in 2020, so more South Africans than ever have had an impersonator go on a merry spending spree in their name, leaving them with massive debt and nothing to show for it, except for a financially debilitating “blacklisting” on their credit profile .... READ MORE
IDENTITY THEFT & OTHER FRAUD TYPES
Identity theft occurs when someone assumes your identity to commit fraud or other criminal acts.
A money mule is someone who knowingly or unknowingly allows their bank account to be used to move the proceeds of crime.