South Africa

Nigerian swindler nabbed for alleged romance scam | #daitngscams | #lovescams

Western Cape police have arrested a 42-year-old Nigerian swindler for an alleged romance scam. The Nigerian national was handcuffed this…

3 weeks ago

NINE POLICE TIPS to avoid falling for romance scammers | #daitngscams | #lovescams

The South African Police Service(SAPS) warns of romance scammers, after a victim was swindled of an estimated R24 million. The…

3 weeks ago

FBI Arrests 8 Nigerian Scammers In South Africa, Founder Of Black Axe Nabbed Too | #daitngscams | #lovescams

Eight Nigerians aged between 33 to 52 were arrested for Internet scams, money laundering and international-wide scale financial fraud in…

3 weeks ago

Woman believed victim of online scam found dead | #daitngscams | #lovescams

Police fear a West Australian woman found dead in South Africa may be the victim of foul play, after she…

3 weeks ago

Is Grindr for lesbians too? | #daitngscams | #lovescams

South Africa has no shortage of dating apps, including Grindr and Tinder. If you’re looking for a casual hookup, services…

3 weeks ago

Kenyan Man Reportedly Cons 51-Year-Old South African Lover KSh 2.9m, Leaves Her Homeless and Unemployed | #daitngscams | #lovescams

A woman's heartbreaking story about getting tricked out of her money went viral as people were amazed by the details…

4 weeks ago

‘Ancestral spirits’ scam: Fake sangomas fleece victims of millions | #daitngscams | #lovescams

An army of fake sangomas using a combination of hallucinogenic drugs, romance scams, and promises of spiritual encounters with departed…

4 weeks ago

Cell phones in prison used for scams | #daitngscams | #lovescams

Prisoners with cell phones play an ever-increasing role in the underworld of scams and the relentless exploitation of innocent public.…

4 weeks ago

South African crack police on manhunt for Zimbabwean man over missing $50,000 – The Zimbabwe Mail | #daitngscams | #lovescams

A manhunt has been launched for Zimbabwean man, Amos Tineyi Kampinya, 44, who is wanted by the Hawks in connection…

4 weeks ago

Alleged Nigerian cybercrime kingpin held in SA for over R196m romance scam and fraud | #daitngscams | #lovescams

Cape Town – The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) reportedly arrested a Nigerian national this week, in connection with over…

4 weeks ago