Social media is SA’s biggest financial scam vehicle
South Africans increasingly fall victim to investment scams promoted through social media, prompting tougher protection efforts.
Record details
Published: 4 August 2026
Source: ITWeb (ZA)
Category: News
Topics: Finance, VC & PE
Retrieved: 5 August 2026
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