
Traffic fine scam warning for South Africans
South African motorists are being warned about a surge in scam SMS and WhatsApp messages claiming unpaid traffic fines, which use fake payment links to defraud victims.
SUNDAY, 11 JANUARY 2026, 00:44

South African motorists are being warned about a surge in scam SMS and WhatsApp messages claiming unpaid traffic fines, which use fake payment links to defraud victims.

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