SASSA has issued a warning for the South African people. Some fake websites and platforms are spreading the fake news of the R700 Grant. However, SASSA has confirmed that there is no such R700 Grant will be coming and the people are advised not to share any personal details on fake platforms. Let’s discuss below why this fake news of the SASSA R700 grant is circulated and what steps to follow if you have received such a message.
SASSA R700 Fund Registration 2024
Many people have received the link to register for the SASSA R700 grant. All these links to the SASSA R700 grant are fake. Check full details here.
| Key Point | Explanation |
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| SASSA R700 Fund | SASSA does not announce the R700 fund, the news is fake, so it doesn’t apply to the registration link. |
| Circulating Misinformation |
Fraud companies and people are sending false messages about the SASSA R700 grant on the following platforms.
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| Official SASSA Grants | The list of official SASSA grants is available on the official website, you must follow the official SASSA website for any updates. |
| How to Protect from Scams | If you are a beneficiary of SASSA or want to apply for any grant of SASSA then always verify the information of any grant from the official SASSA website. |
| SASSA Website | Website Link |
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Comprehending the Fake R700 Fund in 2024
The citizens of South Africa have received messages on phone numbers, social media, and whats app that a new SASSA grant of R700 is started by the SASSA and people can apply using the link given in the message. SASSA does not start any R700 grant. The people need to be aware of the legitimate grants of SASSA and never apply on other platforms for the SASSA grant, they always use the official SASSA website or go in person to the SASSA office.
SASSA has warned the citizens of South Africa that the companies might want to steal the personal data of the public through fake registration forms and not provide the bank account details, which may lead to fraud and loss of money.
How to Identify Fraudulent Messages about SASSA R700 Fund Registration 2024?
Everyone should be familiar with the fake link of SASSA or the official link of SASSA. there are some points to be checked before applying for the SASSA grant.
- Unofficial Links: The fake links can not have a URL ending with gov. za, check the URL of the link before providing any detail.
- Grammatical Errors: The fake companies have errors in spelling and made the websites similar to the official ones. You should scan the websites and check if there are spelling mistakes on the page.
- Shortened URLs: The links you will receive in the messages to fill out the form usually be shorted. Check the link properly.
- Requests for Personal Information: Never give your personal information to anybody like your name, bank account details, ATM PIN, phone number, etc.
What to Do If You’ve Clicked on a Fraudulent Link
People if click on the fraud link, they should follow the below guidelines.
- Exit the Site: I immediately close the website when I find out that the link is fraud.
- Clear Your Browsing Data: Use the option to clear the growing data once you close the fraud link.
- Contact Your Bank: You should contact the bank in which you have your bank account and tell them to monitor the suspicious activity or suspend the account for a few days.
- Report the Incident: Also inform SASSA about the fake website.
Legitimate SASSA Social Grants in 2024
SASSA has limited grants for various categories of people. The list of active SASSA grants is given below.
- Old Age Grant: Old age people whose age is more than 60 years are receiving this grant and this has become the monthly income for them.
- Child Support Grant: Families or caregivers who have a child below 18 years of age can apply for this SASSA grant and can have monthly payments.
- Disability Grant: People who have any kind of disability should apply for this SASSA grant.
- Foster Child Grant: SASSA has this grant to help foster parents take care of their foster children well.
- Care Dependency Grant: People who looking after a child with the age less than 18 years can apply for this SASSA grant.
- War Veterans Grant: People who are in service with the South African military can apply for this SASSA grant.
FAQs
Q Has SASSA started a new R700 Grant in 2024?
Ans- No, SASSA has not announced a new grant worth R700, the news is fake.
Q How to check if SASSA grants are legitimate or not?
Ans- SASSA has details of all of the legitimate grants on its website, follow the official website to apply for the SASSA grant.