When a message says it’s from MTN
We’ve seen 2 scams borrow the MTN 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.
SMS scam
MTN SMSNew here
A fake MTN data-gift message offers free data linked to a recent Bafana Bafana goal and tries to get the recipient to click a phishing link.
Web & social15h agoDetails
SMS scam
MTN SMSNew here
ScamChecker’s latest South African reports include a fake MTN data-gift scam tied to a recent Bafana Bafana goal.
Web & social1d agoDetails