The email you received is a phishing scam designed to trick you into clicking on malicious links or giving away personal information. Here’s how you can identify it:
Phishing is a type of scam that occurs primarily via email. It involves messages that appear to come from a legitimate source, such as the Central Supplier Database (CSD), requesting you to click on a link to update or verify personal or supplier information.
These emails ar...
Recently, many users have reported receiving emails that appear to come from someone expressing sexual interest or sharing explicit content. These emails are not legitimate and are a classic example of online scams and phishing attempts.
Scam Alert: Fake iPhone 17 Pro Max “Prize”
A recent spam email claims:
“Congratulations! We have reserved (1) iPhone 17 Pro Max exclusively for you! 🎁”
Sender: Supposedly from Vodacom, using a suspicious email address
(e.g., `info@43863820931052.dj96qsejf46ksr92k6z3qz...
Scam Alert: Fake Ryobi Tool Set Giveaway
A recent spam email claims:
“Work Smarter, Win Bigger – Grab Your Ryobi Tool Set! Congratulations! You’ve been chosen to receive a FREE Ryobi 108‑PCS Tool Set.”
Sender: Purports to be from Builders Warehouse
`info@dbgmktap.brigh...
Scam Alert: Fake Vehicle Licence Renewal Email
A recent email claims:
“Vehicle licence renewal reminder – expires 17 Sept 2025. Please renew within 48 hours to avoid penalties. Pay R210 or it will increase to R420.”
Sender: Appears to be from “Fenissa SAS”
`lako@blacku...
Scam Alert: Fake Vehicle Renewal Email
A recent email claims:
“Vehicle licence expiring on 13 Sept 2025. Please renew within 48 hours to avoid penalties. Pay R210 or it will increase to R420.”
Sender: Purports to be from RTMC / NaTIS Online
`postmaster@biz.net.id via o...
A recent email claims:
“Your vehicle licence expires on 13 Sept 2025. Please renew within 48 hours to avoid penalties. Pay R210 or it will increase to R420.”
Sender: Purports to be from NaTIS Online Team / RTMC
postmaster@biz.net.id via out.zamailgate.com
This is...
A recent email claims:
“Your Parcel is Ready – Just One Step Left. Confirm your shipment details to ensure delivery.”
Sender: Purports to be from The Courier Guy South Africa
office@edentkids.ro via out.zamailgate.com
This is not an official email from The Cou...
A recent email claims:
“Claim Your FREE Ryobi 108‑PCS Tool Set Today! You’ve been chosen to receive an exclusive gift from Builders Warehouse.”
Sender: Appears to be from Builders Warehouse
info@mezijdfy.gigawebcatalyst.uk.com
This is **not an official Builders Wa...
A recent email claims:
“You have won a Samsung QLED TV ID50361. You have been selected to participate in our Loyalty Program for FREE!”
Sender: Purports to be from Takealot
miamisaac@abuirgll.bravlox.pp.ua
This is not an official Takealot email.
A recent email claims:
“Your Parcel is Ready – Just One Step Left. Confirm your delivery details to avoid delays.”
Sender: Purports to be from Fastway Couriers South Africa
Emtel4@groupe-nsk.com via out.zamailgate.com
This is not an official Fastway email.
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Be aware! Several recent scam emails are circulating in South Africa. These messages try to steal your personal information, trick you into paying money, or claim you’ve won prizes. Always double-check before clicking links or sharing details.
A suspicious email circulating online is attempting to trick unsuspecting users with claims that they have won an iPhone 17 Pro Max through Vodacom’s so-called “Loyalty Program.” The message, flagged as spam by Gmai...