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South Africa’s next big scam: APP fraud
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The legend of Benjamin Mauerberger
Benjamin Mauerberger – AKA ‘Ben Burger’, AKA ‘Ben Smith’ – and the life of an alleged criminal mastermind…
How AI is reshaping financial crime in South Africa
South Africans face a surge in AI-driven fraud. From deepfakes to fake crypto schemes, criminals exploit trust. Here’s how to avoid being caught…
Travel scams take off as Africa heads for the skies
Travel scams are increasing ‘like loyalty miles on steroids’ as hackers notice that millions of unguarded loyalty points are as good as cash…
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