The South African Social Safety Company (SASSA) and Postbank have warned social grant beneficiaries to remain vigilant in opposition to a rising wave of fraud focusing on holders of each the black Postbank playing cards and gold SASSA playing cards.

Fraudsters reportedly go to SASSA beneficiaries at their houses whereas posing as Postbank officers. These imposters deceive people into handing over their playing cards and PINs underneath false pretences, usually claiming that the playing cards are defective or that future funds might be blocked except the data is supplied.

“There’s nothing that requires fixing on any of its black playing cards and SASSA gold playing cards,” Postbank confirmed in a press release.

“Each playing cards will proceed to work past 31 Could 2025 for the funds of their grants.”

Techniques Utilized by Scammers on SASSA beneficiaries

The criminals usually put on uniforms and drive branded autos to look respectable. They sometimes arrive with out appointments and demand on accessing SASSA beneficiaries’ card PINs, an motion that Postbank strongly condemns.

Postbank has issued clear recommendation to assist communities take care of suspicious exercise:

• Alert neighbours discreetly and speak to the police instantly.
• Report any such incidents to Postbank at ‪0800 53 54 55‬.
• By no means give out your SASSA PIN even when the individual claims to be an official.
• Memorise your PIN or, if written down, hold it removed from the cardboard.

No Compelled Card Swaps or Visits

Postbank emphasised that it doesn’t conduct uninvited dwelling visits. Any official interplay have to be requested via established dwelling go to channels. SASSA beneficiaries must also reject any recommendation, even from somebody claiming to be a authorities official, telling them to modify from their Postbank black or SASSA gold playing cards to different financial institution fee strategies.

“[SASSA] Beneficiaries should at all times keep in mind that their playing cards and PINs are their private keys to their cash. They need to by no means give them to anybody,” Postbank stated.

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