Trends
Attracting unwanted attention
South Africa’s growing internet user base makes the country an attractive destination for crooks looking for bank accounts to pillage.
02 August 2010
South Africa is moving up the ranks of countries that are targeted by scam artists as more newbies log on – and old hats become complacent online.
In addition, the country’s status as host of Africa’s first soccer World Cup has made it a target for scammers seeking to get rich quick.
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