- Scamsters are calling people claiming they sent suspicious packages internationally
- Fraudsters have personal information like names, emails, and identity numbers
- They threaten imprisonment for illegal documents and drugs possession
- Calls are transferred to a fake government line
- People should end the call immediately
- Continuing the call leads to further phishing and bribery attempts
- SARS Customs will not request such information via calls
- Companies handling transactions will engage with clients directly
- Information on importing and exporting is available online
Source: sars.gov.za
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
