Impersonator fraud rose by 337% in 2020 - here s how to protect your identity
3 March 2021 5:21 PM
Share This: Impersonation fraud has increased by a massive 337%. Consumers have been warned to protect their personal information.
The Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) has released new statistics showing a sharp increase in identity fraud over the past year.
According to the SAFPS report on 2020 fraud statistics, impersonation fraud was up by a whopping 337% over 2019âs figures.
Impersonation fraud is where someone steals your identity to apply for credit, open accounts and make purchases against your name.
The scammers go on a spending spree and leave their victims with bad credit records and a huge battle on their hands to clear their names, says consumer journalist Wendy Knowler.
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