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SASSA Scam and Fraud Safety

How to recognise fake messages, unsafe links, OTP scams and fraudulent grant offers.

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Scam and fraud safety

Scammers often use fake links, WhatsApp messages, promises of guaranteed approval, or requests for PINs and OTPs. No information site should ask for your banking password or promise to force a SASSA decision.

Use trusted URLs, double-check contact details and stop immediately if someone pressures you for private security codes.

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This page explains the topic but cannot alter an application, payment, appeal or contact record. Use a recognised official SASSA service whenever personal grant data must be changed.