Cybercrime has become a major, global problem, and South Africa is far from exempt from this growing scourge. The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) recently revealed that cybercriminals made off with over R2.6 billion from digital banking fraud alone in 2018 – a staggering sum for a country whose citizens are already under severe economic pressure. According to Tony Clarke, MD of the Rawson Property Group, real estate transactions can be particularly attractive to … [Read more...] about Don’t let cybercriminals intercept your real estate transactions
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CDC alerts stakeholders and suppliers to be vigilant of email scams
MAY 26, 2015: THE Coega Development Corporation (CDC) is alerting stakeholders and suppliers against a possible tender scam going out under the CDC’s name. An email was received by a CDC supplier earlier this week – ostensibly from the CDC – inviting them to bid for tenders. “We ask our stakeholders and suppliers to remain vigilant against scams. CDC never solicits tenders directly with the suppliers. This is not CDC procedure,” said Dr Ayanda Vilakazi, CDC head of marketing and … [Read more...] about CDC alerts stakeholders and suppliers to be vigilant of email scams
