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How can I protect myself from email and internet scams?

Source: SA Migration, 12/03/2018


How can I protect myself from email and internet scams?
There are a few things you can do to protect yourself from email and
internet scams:
• Check the website address carefully because even one different
letter can mean that it is a different website. All South African
Government websites end in .gov.za
• Never give out your personal information unless you know who
you are dealing with and you are sure you are using a secure website.
Secure websites have a padlock in the browser window or a secure URL at
the beginning of the website address.
• You should use our official website to apply for a visa because
our website is safe and we can track your visa application as we
process it.
• It is easy for illegal operators to copy a real website or make
one that looks professional. When you are searching for a registered
migration agent, check the Forum of Migration Agents to make sure you
have the right web address.
Here are some other things to look out for:
• emails sent from free web mail addresses such as Gmail, Hotmail
or Yahoo accounts
• emails asking you for your personal information or starting the
email with ‘Dear Customer’ instead of your name
• emails from strangers who are advertising a website - do not
click on any web links in these emails
• email offers of a job with a very high income.


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