When a message says it’s from Capitec Bank
We’ve seen 2 scams borrow the Capitec Bank name. A familiar logo is easy to copy; the safest move is to open the official app yourself.
Stay safe: Don’t tap links in unexpected messages. Open the brand’s official app yourself, and never share one-time PINs — even if the caller sounds official.
WhatsApp scam
Capitec Bank WhatsAppNew here
A WhatsApp message impersonates Capitec and attempts to trick the recipient into clicking a malicious banking link.
Web & social15h agoDetails
WhatsApp scam
Capitec Bank WhatsAppNew here
ScamChecker’s latest South African reports include a Capitec phishing scam sent via WhatsApp link.
Web & social1d agoDetails