Fraud hotline warns against SMS and email phishing

Wonga SA has ascertained it is being used as a front for an elaborate phishing scam that has seen some consumers out of pocket after falling for the false notifications.
Consumers have become vulnerable to the SMS and email messages with many handing over personal information details in the belief that they were dealing with the small loans company, Wonga. Wonga reported the scam to the police at the very outset and more recently, escalated it to the Hawks for further investigation and prosecution.
A fraud hotline has been launched for consumers who believe they have been the victim of this scam.
Wonga does not send any unsolicited direct marketing, either through SMS or email, to any consumers.
Victims of the scam can report suspicious communications and gain assistance by contacting the fraud hotline on 0861 966 424 or on za.fraud@wonga.com.