South African police and MTN catch scammers who tricked victims into revealing bank details.

South African police and MTN have arrested key members of an OTP scam syndicate in Eldorado Park. The scammers posed as MTN agents, tricking victims into giving security details to block fake SIM swaps, then used this info to access bank accounts and steal money. The raid followed anonymous tips and investigations by SAPS and MTN. Customers are warned not to share security details with unsolicited callers.

November 19, 2024
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