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Capitec Warns Of Rising ATM And Phone Scams
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Capitec warns South Africans that ATM and phone scams are rising as 2026 gets underway, including distraction-based ATM card/PIN theft and voice‑phishing calls impersonating bank officials. Fraudsters increasingly use AI-generated phishing emails and SMS, and TransUnion's Consumer Pulse Study found about 59% of consumers targeted and 12% negatively impacted, prompting Capitec to advise concrete safety measures.
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Practical, timely consumer warning with official data, but limited novelty and regional scope reduces broader impact.
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