Sassa warns about ‘free food parcel’ scam doing the rounds on social media

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Sassa warns about ‘free food parcel’ scam doing the rounds on social media
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Sassa has warned of a new food parcel voucher scam, saying people should not provide personal information to unknown sites claiming the agency is giving out food parcels.

The SA Social Security Agency has warned of a new food parcel voucher scam, saying people should not provide personal information to unknown sites claiming the agency is giving out food parcels.The post details bogus steps regarding how to apply for “free social relief food parcel vouchers”.

“NEW: Sassa is giving out food parcel vouchers again as it is shown on TV, Register your name now,” the post, which includes links to a phishing website, reads.“Sassa warns clients not to provide personal information to unknown sites. The below information is fake and does not come from Sassa,” the agency warned.

SASSA warns clients not to provide personal information to unknown sites. The below information is fake and does NOT come from SASSA

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