A single report highlights an SMS impersonating Standard Bank, threatening account closure unless details are updated via a suspicious link. This aligns with common phishing tactics where fraudsters create urgency to extract personal data. Forward such messages to your bank's official channels for verification, and enable two-factor authentication on accounts. Avoid clicking links; instead, contact the bank directly using known numbers. Report to authorities like the National Cyber Security Centre to curb these scams. Key risks include identity theft and financial loss—stay vigilant with unsolicited alerts.
A text message pretending to be from the bank warned that my account would be blocked in two hours. The message read: "Standard Bank: Your Standard Bank account will be blocked in 2hrs. Visit https://e.vg/standardonkfica immediately to update details."
