The FSCA has levied R2.9bn in penalties, with Banxso, the licensed financial-services business linked to deepfake advertising, leading the way

South Africans are losing billions to digital banking fraud – and getting nothing back from their banks. Here’s how to take them on

Business email compromise is the most damaging financial scam, costing R55.5bn over 10 years. It doesn’t require hacking

A six-month North Korean con drained $285m from Drift in 12 minutes, exposing DeFi’s central myth: that technology can eliminate trust

South Africans are bombarded with phishing scams. The tools to curb them exist, but until companies deploy them, nothing will change

A vishing call is a product, not a conversation. The UK treats banks as accountable. South Africa still treats the customer as an authoriser

South Africa’s instant-payment boom has fuelled a surge in APP fraud – and most firms aren’t insured. Here are 20 ‘safety pins’ to stay safe

Benjamin Mauerberger – AKA ‘Ben Burger’, AKA ‘Ben Smith’ – and the life of an alleged criminal mastermind

South Africans face a surge in AI-driven fraud. From deepfakes to fake crypto schemes, criminals exploit trust. Here’s how to avoid being caught

Travel scams are increasing ‘like loyalty miles on steroids’ as hackers notice that millions of unguarded loyalty points are as good as cash