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BankingStandard Bank scam warning for South Africa

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 4 Dec 2024 Standard Bank has warned South Africans to be on alert over the festive period, with fraudsters intensifying their tactics. Standard Bank’s Fraud Risk Management team has observed several methods used to deceive ATM users, especially vulnerable individuals like the elderly or those unfamiliar with other languages. A common scam sees ATM language settings altered to confuse users. Another scam sees fraudsters activating the “cardless function” to disorient customers. A frequent tactic, especially during busy periods like the festive season, is jamming card slots or PIN pads to steal cards or money. “These methods are designed to create confusion and make it easier for fraudsters to steal people’s cards or money,” said Athaly Khan, Head of Fraud Risk Management at Standard Bank. Khan also highlighted “shoulder surfing,” where a criminal watches someone enter their PIN to steal it. “It’s not just at ATMs – beware anywhere you use your bank card or enter sensiti...
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Litlhonolofatso ‘Tebello’ Litlhakanyane returns to Scandal!

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Litlhonolofatso Litlhakanyane, a young South African actor best known for his role in Scandal!, has secured his second international film role in Bird Boy, alongside Hollywood star Téa Leoni. Fans celebrated his success, calling him a natural talent and praising his potential. Previously, he also starred in Thabo and the Rhino Case. Many predict a bright future for the rising star. Fan-favourite Litlhonolofatso Litlhakanyane who rose to fame playing Tebello ‘Tibs’ returns to the Scandal!. In the show, Tebello has experienced all types of lifestyles. He has moved from an abusive environment in a shack to a hotel in Newtown and now lives with his grandfather in Soweto. Through all this, he still grows, and he finally finds true love. According to a statement shared by etv, Tbello “meets a girl in the taxi rank and decides that he cannot let her go, as this is the first time he finds a love like this. Is this love at first sight?” The new Character is MJNR SA Final...
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