{"id":29491,"date":"2025-09-17T20:22:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T18:22:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=29491"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:50:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:50:18","slug":"new-information-on-atm-scam-targeting-south-africans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/new-information-on-atm-scam-targeting-south-africans\/","title":{"rendered":"New Information on ATM Scam Targeting South Africans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

South Africans have recently been warned about a supposed new ATM scam circulating on social media. Posts, especially from a Facebook page called The Bulletin<\/em>,<\/a> described a \u201csneaky trick\u201d criminals allegedly use to exploit instant cash transfers like eWallet, Send Cash, or Instant Money at ATMs. However, after investigation, major banks have confirmed that the scam described is not technically possible on their ATMs. Instead, the real danger lies in shoulder-surfing and social engineering tactics. This guide unpacks the claims, the banks\u2019 responses, and how you can keep yourself safe at ATMs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Viral ATM Scam Warning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The viral post claimed that scammers rush to an ATM, initiate a Cash Send or eWallet transaction to their own number (often for about R3,000), then walk away before completing it. When the next unsuspecting customer inserts their bank card and PIN, the transaction is supposedly \u201cauthorised,\u201d allowing the scammers to receive an SMS and withdraw the cash instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The post advised ATM users to press \u201cCancel\u201d repeatedly before inserting their card to ensure they aren\u2019t completing someone else\u2019s transaction. It also spread widely on Telegram and other community groups, amplifying public concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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