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Find our latest SAFPS press releases below:

SAFPS 2024 Annual Report Released
Press Releases . 15 May 2025
The front runner in the fight against fraud, we harness the power of collaboration and uniting the public sectors, private sectors, and consumers in the fight to combat financial crime.

TAKE SOCIAL ENGINEERING SERIOUSLY THIS VALENTINE'S DAY
Press Releases . 20 February 2025
Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and we urge South Africans to be cautious of the fact that social media and dating apps are a focus for fraudsters and scammers who are increasingly using romance scams and social engineering to perpetrate fraud and scams.

Scammers take advantage of the desperate need to access cash
Press Releases . 23 January 2025
While there is plenty of excitement associated with the new year, scammers are very active when it comes to loan scams, bursary and scholarship scams, as well as deals on social media marketplaces.

BANKING SCAMS: Remain vigilant in the face of increased banking scams urges the SAFPS
Press Releases . 1 August 2024
There has been an increase in banking fraud, with scammers sometimes becoming increasingly aggressive and convincing. It's important to stay vigilant.

TAX SCAMS: Be wary of the following scams this tax season, warns the SAFPS
Press Releases . 1 August 2024
Each year, millions of South Africans will log onto the SARS eFiling website or visit their closest branch to complete their tax returns. While this is a very busy time for SARS, it is also a very busy time for scammers. There has been a growing trend of tax scams targeting.

FRAUD SUMMIT: The increasing risk of cyber fraud takes centre stage at the SAFPS Fraud Summit
Press Releases . 1 May 2024
South Africans are becoming increasingly easy targets for fraudsters and scammers who are highly motivated to find their next cyber fraud victim. This is why the SAFPS International Fraud Summit is important as it highlights the fraud landscape, modus operandi - as well as key interventions that can be put in place to combat fraud.

FRAUD SUMMIT: An increased fraud landscape is an increasing risk that faces all South Africans warns the SAFPS
Press Releases . 1 May 2024
The South African fraud landscape has steadily increased over the past five years, making this one of the top risks South Africans face daily. The 2023 SAFPS Fraud Statistics paint a comprehensive picture of where criminals target consumers and how consumers become victims.