Scammer is the one who perpetrates a scam : a person who commits or participates in a fraudulent scheme or operation insurance/credit card scammers.
The company will not call you to ask for your Social Security or account number, but nefarious scammers might.
Where To Report Scammer In South Africa
Also, if you have received what you think is a scam message, e-mail it to on scams@fic.gov.za and it could appear on our website to warn other potential victims. Please ensure that you report this message to your nearest police station.
How do I report a scammer in South Africa?
How do I make a report to the Fraud Hotline?
FreeCall: 0800 997 263.
SMS: 33490.
E-mail: sacaa@whistleblowing.co.za.
Website: www.whistleblowing.co.za.
How do I get my money back from a scammer in South Africa?
Call the South African Fraud Prevention Service
You can contact SAFPS on 011 867 2234 or via email at safps@safps.org.za for help with fraud prevention, combating financial fraud and crime, and help if you are a victim of impersonation or fraud.
How do I get my money back from a scammer?
Contact your bank immediately to let them know what’s happened and ask if you can get a refund. Most banks should reimburse you if you’ve transferred money to someone because of a scam.
What if a scammer has my bank details?
If you provided a scammer with your bank information or they were able to steal funds from your account, you need to contact your financial institution(s) immediately.
What to do if you were scammed out of money?
If you’ve been scammed, consider reporting the fraud to the police to see if they can take any action, as well as to your state consumer protection office. You can also report scams to the FTC. File a report online with the FTC, or by phone at (877) 382-4357.