
South Africans falling victim to AI-driven fraud, report says
One in three fraud victims targeted through third-party seller scams on legitimate sites
FRIDAY, 05 JUNE 2026, 01:45

One in three fraud victims targeted through third-party seller scams on legitimate sites

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