SARS Fica Documentation
High risk Category: SARS/Tax
Arrives via: Email
Pretends to be: SA Revenue Service
Why this matters
Creates a sense of excitement. I'm due a refund from SARS!
Example scam message (do not click)
From: Your Urgent SARS Fica Dcoumentation <vcara@lantic.net> Subject: Delayed payment due to missing Fica documents Your profile requires urgent Fica update. Attached to this document URGENT FICA DOCUMENTS that require your attention before your refund can be processed. Failure to send back within 21 days attracts an administrative penalty. For more information contact the SARS helpline on xxxxxxxxx Regards SARS <MISSING FICA DOCUMENTS.PDF>
What the scammer wants you to do
- Click on the link and reveal your private details.
Red flags to look for
Not specified.
What you should do instead
Not specified.
How to protect yourself in future
Not specified.
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