SASSA Scam & Fraud Alerts

SASSA has dismissed false claims circulating on social media that double grant payments will be made in June. SASSA National Spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi called the reports 'untrue' and urged the public to reject them. SASSA also disputed claims that 'new rules could affect your pension' from 10 June 2025. Grant increases only happen when announced by the Ministry of Finance — the last increase took effect in April 2025 and the next is scheduled for October 2025. Any other increase claims are lies. The purpose of these rumours is to panic beneficiaries into sharing personal details or visiting fake websites.

Fraudsters posing as Postbank or SASSA officials visiting homes to 'assist' with card replacements or updates, stealing card details or demanding fees.

Scammers retaining SASSA cards and IDs to offer unauthorized loans against grants, charging high fees or stealing payments.

Insurance companies deducting premiums from grants without beneficiary consent, often through misleading sales or forged agreements.

SASSA has condemned the unlawful selling of queue positions at its offices, where people charge beneficiaries for a place in line. SASSA CEO Themba Matlou called it a serious exploitation of vulnerable beneficiaries, especially the elderly and people with disabilities. SASSA is strengthening security and working with law enforcement to act against sellers and any officials who enable the practice. Source: South African Government media statement, 16 April 2026.