Load Shedding Compensation Program Scam
This new South African Scam preys on unsuspecting property owners. The letter claims that the South African Government has decided to compensate some affected homes, industries, farms and other establishments through a compensation program set-up in accordance with the recent Parliamentary Agreement as issued and agreed after the State of the Nation Address. It further states that the property owner …
How to run WhatsApp on your computer
The WhatsApp messenger service has finally made its way to your computer. The news was shared by the firm’s CEO Jan Koum – on the company’s Facebook page. Loum stated that: “Today, for the first time, millions of you will have the ability to use WhatsApp on your web browser. Our web client is simply an extension of your …
Simon Ashton Mail Server Report – False / Untrue / HOAX
CONFIRMED FAKE This false/fake e-mail has been doing the rounds via e-mail since 2008 and, like many other hoaxes, has been modified and is now being re distributed via social media. Lately this false message has also been modified to appear more legitimate to South Africans by adding a claim that it was send out by SAPS (The South African …
Don’t be caught out by the Microsoft Phone Scam!
If you receive a phone call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft Support Services or any other “computer support company” DON’T GIVE THEM ANY INFORMATION OR ACCESS TO YOUR COMPUTER. Lately we have seen an increase in reports from computer users who was targeted by this scam. The caller will ask the computer owner to follow certain steps …
