JOHANNESBURG - Cybercrime and scams are a universal phenomenon affecting millions of people around the world.
Typically regarded as a bloodless crime, international and local syndicates have become more sophisticated and brazen in luring unsuspecting victims. Scammers take advantage of people who are in desperate need of access to cash.
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This time of the year can be costly as students need to make initial payments for university registration, tuition and accommodation. Many may be duped by bogus colleges and fraudsters.
Nazia Karrim, Head of Projects and Development at Southern African Fraud Prevention Service, SAFPS, spoke to eNCA.