Like a wolf in sheep's clothing, this message masquerades as a legitimate alert from Takealot but screams scam from the rooftops. It's a classic phishing ploy using fake transaction notifications to lure you into calling a shady number or revealing personal details. The date in the future and odd reference number are dead giveaways. Never call back or click any links—block the sender immediately and report to your carrier or authorities like the NCC in South Africa. Verify real transactions directly on the official Takealot app or site to stay safe. Forward suspicious texts to 7726 for spam blocking.
Heads‑up: a notification says R11 700 was taken from your Takealot account (Ref‑TXN77842). If that wasn’t you, ring 087 265 2375. Received on 12‑03‑2025, just saying.
