Dec 15, 2020
With the December holidays upon us, it is easy for many of us to throw caution to the wind and enjoy a much-deserved break of fun, sun and shopping with the family. However, South Africans are reminded that fraud is still very real, and tends to peak during this time of year.
This is according to Christo Snyman, director at Mazars in South Africa and president of the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI) – Western Cape Chapter, who says that consumers are particularly vulnerable to financial losses as a result of fraud during the December holidays. “This is why it is vital that we all take the time to increase our awareness of fraud tactics and to know which warning signs to look for.”