Types of Internet scams
Phishing
Opened an email with an offer that’s too good to be true, or a request to click on something unexpected?
Vishing
Received a call asking you to share sensitive banking information like a PIN or password?
SMiShing
Got an SMS asking you to update personal information or alerting you to an unexpected security problem?
SIM scams
Found that there's a temporary hold placed on your account? We normally do this if we suspect a fake SIM swap.
419 scams
Heard from a stranger who says that you’ve won or inherited a large sum of money?
Contact details
Fraud Hotline:
0860 557 557
+27 (0) 11 501 5089
3D Secure Call Centre:
+27 (0) 11 354 4058
Email us at secmon@absa.co.za
