Never share personal details with unexpected callers. If a call claims to be from Standard Bank or a fraud‑prevention line, ask for an official callback number and perform verification on the bank’s website before providing any information. Treat requests for payment up front, especially for vehicles you haven’t seen, as red flags. Block the number, log the incident and report it to the bank’s fraud department and to the local consumer protection authority. Keep a record of the call time, content and caller ID. Regularly review your account activity for unauthorized transactions and consider enabling two‑factor authentication for added security.
Pretended to assist in halting fake charges on my card, but required all my personal info to proceed.
Pushing a car sale for 35000, it's a Golf 6 GTI from the garage that's overpriced. Claim delivery anywhere in SA, but payment upfront before seeing it. Crazy to pay without checking it out.
Dealers in vehicles seized by banks
Rang my mobile, seeking my partner. Inquired why they contacted me, they replied couldn't reach him. Said it was Standard Bank scam alert. Discussed with partner. Verified all private info. Finally partner ended the conversation. Dialed the official fraud contact. No valid Standard reference.
