Tag: SMS

Keep an eye out for this scam the SA Post Office warns

A scam appears to be circulating at the moment, prompting payment into a fraudulent account, which the SA Post Office warns not to do.

Beware of this phishing scam using Luno’s name

The scam tries to get users to click a link to a fake Luno website designed to capture credentials.

WASPA’s number lookup tool is great for culling spammers

The latest tool from WASPA takes the guess work out of identifying SMS spammers.

Unisa using SMS collection system for certificates

Students will need to wait on an SMS before collecting certificates on campus.

Win R10K in airtime by getting Matric results by SMS or USSD

The SABC and DBE are giving away airtime for Matric results.

WASPA launches “Do Not Contact” database for SMS marketing

The Wireless Application Service Providers’ Association has created a list for its members containing a list of South Africans who don’t want to be contacted.

What to do if you received a SARS Auto Assessment SMS

SARS is sending out text messages alerting South Africans to the fact that their tax return has been automatically assessed.

With cybercrime on the rise, Luno has urged users to report scams claiming to be the crypto exchange

Well aware that its users are targeted by cybercriminals, Luno has a dedicated portal for reporting scams or other kinds of phishing.

How to check on the status of your SA driver’s licence renewal

If you are still waiting for your licence, you can check its status with an SMS.

Why a registered SMS is the same as a registered letter in South Africa

Ignoring that registered SMS demanding you pay your account? Don’t.

How Google plans to fix the default Android messaging app

Google wants to fix Android messaging but it needs a number of other entities to join the party.

5% of South Africans admit to surfing online on their mobile while driving

The most common place where South Africans access the internet on their mobile is in bed.

Tired of your phone doing everything? Make a retro pager out of an Arduino

If you want to re-live the past, all you need is an Arduino and some time.

Is the DA sending you its SMSes illegally and can you stop them?

Are the DA’s unsolicited political SMSes annoying you? We dug around a bit to find out whether they’re legal or not.

Cape Town motorists will now receive traffic fines by SMS

Motorists will receive and be able to pay fines via their smartphones.

Vodacom results show voice and data on the rise, SMS declining

Vodacom branded handsets also account for 25.7% of all the network operators handset sales in South Africa.

Turn your SMS into a cross stitch piece of art

Love a good cross stitch but grandma won’t knit you a particularly rude one? We have the solution.

Gift of the Givers says online is “best form of contribution”

Online donations to South African relief workers catching up with traditional forms.