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Connie Ferguson warns against scammers using her name – ‘Be vigilant!'
Connie Ferguson warns against scammers using her name – ‘Be vigilant!'

News24

time6 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • News24

Connie Ferguson warns against scammers using her name – ‘Be vigilant!'

Media mogul Connie Ferguson has warned her followers about scammers impersonating her online. The fraudsters are using her identity to trick people into 'investing' money or sending them cash. Ferguson says she's the latest celebrity to fall victim to this type of identity theft and has urged her followers not to fall prey to these scams. In a series of photos and videos, Connie shared details of how scammers are targeting people using her identity. She revealed that she first received a call from someone claiming to be her. When she searched the caller's number on TrueCaller, it showed up under the name 'Madonsela.' The imposter then attempted to video call her to 'prove' their identity by using one of Connie's videos from social media. Read more | Mkhokha star Deli Malinga steps away from acting to pursue business ventures In response, she issued a stern warning to her followers. 'Scammers are doing the most! Be vigilant! I do not offer any investment opportunity in business! Thieves are [using] AI now to convince you that they are whoever they say they are!' she warned. 'Do not easily part with money you worked so hard for! If it's too good to be true, it usually is! Have you never asked yourself why they are the ones who always have to call you, and you can't call them back? Don't be manipulated into losing your common sense because times are hard. Again, if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is!' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Connie Ferguson (@connie_ferguson)

Beware of impersonation scam targeting public over correctional services learnerships
Beware of impersonation scam targeting public over correctional services learnerships

IOL News

time10-07-2025

  • IOL News

Beware of impersonation scam targeting public over correctional services learnerships

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has issued an urgent warning to the public regarding a scam perpetrated by an individual falsely claiming to be Mr S Nxumalo, the official spokesperson for the department. Reports indicate that this impostor is using the TrueCaller application to contact unsuspecting citizens, soliciting payments for so-called learnership opportunities and the collection of uniforms. In a statement released by the DCS, it was made clear that Mr Singabakho Nxumalo does not engage in any recruitment processes nor does he solicit, facilitate, or receive any payments relating to learnerships or employment. The department is adamant that any calls from someone merely identifying as 'S Nxumalo' should raise immediate suspicion and should not be entertained by the recipient.

Meghalaya honeymoon horror: Sonam Raghuvanshi called Sanjay Verma 234 times in 3 weeks, who is he? what's his connection with murder?
Meghalaya honeymoon horror: Sonam Raghuvanshi called Sanjay Verma 234 times in 3 weeks, who is he? what's his connection with murder?

India.com

time19-06-2025

  • India.com

Meghalaya honeymoon horror: Sonam Raghuvanshi called Sanjay Verma 234 times in 3 weeks, who is he? what's his connection with murder?

Meghalaya honeymoon horror: Sonam Raghuvanshi called Sanjay Verma 234 times in 3 weeks, who is he? what's his connection with murder? The Raja Raghuvanshi murder case is far from being solved. In the latest twist to the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case, fresh details have surfaced about prime accused Sonam Raghuvanshi. Sources indicate that Sonam Raghuvanshi was in contact with a person called a man named Sanjay Verma. Sources indicate that Sonam frequently contacted the number registered to Sanjay Verma on the True Caller app. According to sources Between March 1 and April 8, Sonam reportedly called Sanjay Verma more than 100 times and also she had made 234 calls to this number over three weeks. However, the number is currently switched off. When the media questioned Sonam's brother Govind about Sanjay Verma, he said that he does not know anything about any such man. Sonam's family questioned A Meghalaya police team probing the murder of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi on Wednesday questioned the family members of his wife and prime accused Sonam and her alleged lover and co-accused Raj Kushwaha. The investigators are trying to find out whether there was any other factor or motive besides Sonam's pre-marriage affair with Kushwaha that led to the murder of Raghuvanshi (29) while on honeymoon in Meghalaya, sources said. The Special Investigation Team from Meghalaya visited Sonam's parents' house in Govind Nagar Kharcha area here, and spent about two hours inside. What is the case? Sonam and Raja (29) got married on May 11 in Indore and left for their honeymoon on May 20. Just three days later, the couple went missing near Sohra, 65 kilometres from Shillong. Raja's decomposed body was recovered on June 2 from a 200-foot-deep gorge near Weisawdong Falls in Cherrapunji, where he had been hacked to death and dumped, police said. A week later, the 'missing' Sonam was arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur. During interrogation, she allegedly confessed to her husband's murder and named Kushwaha and three hitmen — Vishal Chauhan, Anand Kurmi, and Akash Rajput — as co-conspirators. All four were arrested by Indore Police.

Honeymoon Murder Twist: Sonam Called Sanjay Verma 234 Times In 3 Weeks, 100+ Calls In March-April
Honeymoon Murder Twist: Sonam Called Sanjay Verma 234 Times In 3 Weeks, 100+ Calls In March-April

News18

time18-06-2025

  • News18

Honeymoon Murder Twist: Sonam Called Sanjay Verma 234 Times In 3 Weeks, 100+ Calls In March-April

Last Updated: The number went offline at 11:20 pm on June 8, when Sonam was in Ghazipur. Authorities suspect the SIM may have been procured using a fake identity and are probing its source In a new twist to the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case, fresh details have surfaced linking Sonam Raghuvanshi to a man named Sanjay Verma. Sources indicate that the two were in frequent contact, adding a new layer of complexity to the ongoing investigation. Sources indicate that Sonam frequently contacted the number registered to Sanjay Verma on the True Caller app. Reports indicate that the mobile number associated with Sanjay Verma, previously in contact with Sonam, is currently switched off. Between March 1 and April 8, Sonam reportedly called Sanjay Verma more than 100 times, although official confirmation of this number is still pending. According to sources, Sonam had made 234 calls to this number over three weeks. Suspicions have arisen regarding the use of a fake SIM card. The number went offline at 11:20 pm on June 8, coinciding with Sonam's presence in Ghazipur that night. Authorities are currently investigating the number, with the possibility that the SIM was obtained using a false identity. Where The Investigation Stands Now The investigation into the murder of Indore's Raja Raghuvanshi has intensified. On Tuesday, a police team revisited the crime scene with the accused to recreate the sequence of events. Additionally, they interrogated Raja's brothers at his house. Reports suggest that the Shillong SIT team may also question Sonam at her home. The Shillong Police SIT in Indore is actively probing the Raja murder case and may also interrogate the house of another accused, Raj Kushwaha. On Tuesday, Shillong police questioned Raja's family members. Concurrently, the police team in Shillong continues to interrogate the accused, with the information gathered being verified in Indore. On May 23, Raja Raghuvanshi was allegedly murdered in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills, where attackers are said to have pushed him into a deep gorge near the Wei Sawdong Falls. His body was found 10 days later, on June 2. According to police, Raja was initially assaulted with a traditional machete—known locally as a 'dao"—by Vishal Singh Chauhan, one of three men Sonam is accused of hiring for the killing. Investigators claim she witnessed the attack and fled as Raja screamed for help, returning only after he had died. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: June 18, 2025, 16:49 IST

How to handle spam calls claiming to have your financial data
How to handle spam calls claiming to have your financial data

IOL News

time10-05-2025

  • Business
  • IOL News

How to handle spam calls claiming to have your financial data

Discover how to protect yourself from spam calls claiming to have your financial information, and learn about the legal frameworks in place to safeguard consumer rights. The phone rings, and it's some sort of telemarketer on the other end. It's hard to tell because the line isn't the best. After checking that they have their victim, they say: 'I have your information in front of me, and you are paying too much interest.' Of course, when probed, they vacillate and claim to have misunderstood what they said. There seems to be very little someone can do about this, given that the company is essentially anonymous. This is all illegal. Yet, the only thing I can think of doing is to report the number and then block it through TrueCaller. However, there are other avenues that, although time-consuming, should benefit everyone in the long run. The Direct Marketing Association of South Africa, a voluntary body for companies that want to ensure they have a good reputation as telemarketers, received about 200 consumer complaints a month. 'We have not observed any notable spike specifically related to financial sales,' says CEO David Dickens. Yet, Benita da Silva, executive of risk, compliance, and legal at ASI Group, said that, while there are no definitive stats, 'Truecaller data shows a significant number of spam calls are still being received in South Africa'. If someone tries unsuccessfully to call the number back to determine the company name, Dickens said it indicates it's likely that this is an outgoing line. In these instances, he suggests complaining to the telecoms companies as well as the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa. 'Each phone number should be clearly registered to an identifiable owner, as required by the Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-related Information Act, which is intended to ensure accountability for the use of mobile numbers,' Dickens said. Da Silva said that, when it comes to spam callers pretending to have financial information, it's important for consumers to ask exactly what information a marketer has about them, how they obtained it, and ask that it be amended or deleted. There 'are indeed instances where business practices contravene the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA),' said Dickens. 'A common example is when a business cannot provide proof of opt-in consent, indicating that the individual did not explicitly agree to be contacted,' he noted. Likewise, some provisions of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) are often disregarded, especially when businesses fail to disclose what personal information they hold about a data subject or refuse to remove such information when asked to. 'When it comes to the sale of debt-related products and financial instruments or services, there are still grey areas in the interpretation and enforcement of regulations,' said Dickens, noting that there is a need for additional guidance from other government agencies, such as those that deal with financial matters. There are several laws that apply to telemarketing, said Dickens. He explained that this includes POPIA, which applies to all activities where personal information is processed, including collecting, storing, sharing, and deleting it. 'POPIA trumps all other legislation on the topic of personal information protection. This means that it overrides all other laws and regulations that address direct marketing. However, if another law provides greater protection to data subjects, marketers must follow those provisions in addition to the requirements in POPIA,' Dickens explained. There are also industry codes of conduct that fall under POPIA and have been approved by the Information Regulator, the umbrella body in charge of enforcement. Companies that don't comply with POPIA can face an administrative fine of up to R10 million, imprisonment of up to 10 years, and the company can be sued by the 'data subject' – the person whose information has been breached. Dickens added that companies that are members of the Credit Bureau Association and the Banking Association of South Africa are also subject to approved codes of conduct. In addition, he said, if the 'data subject' is a consumer, a marketer must comply with the Consumer Protection Act (NCA) to the extent that it provides more protection to data subjects than provided for in POPIA. Then there is the National Credit Act, which requires credit providers to also comply with its direct marketing provisions. 'If the NCA provides more protection for personal information than POPIA, credit providers must also comply with those requirements,' Dickens explained. What is important, said Dickens, is to lobby the government and to respond to requests for comment when they issue these, such as with the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition's (DTIC's) recent request for comment on improved regulations to the CPA. Da Silva added, 'Hopefully, when the DTIC fully implements a new registry system, the problem will be solved'. There needs to be a balanced approach, one that supports open market participation and consumer protection while also fostering compliance, explained Dickens. 'It's equally important to consider the employment implications in this sector, which often engages vulnerable, unemployed youth who are given aggressive sales scripts by businesses that sidestep regulatory compliance and avoid aligning with professional bodies,' he said. Dickens added that better collaboration between the public and private sectors would 'go a long way in addressing systemic challenges'. In the meantime, Da Silva adds that consumers must be mindful of the terms and conditions they agree to when completing competitions, surveys, and forms on the internet and what information they make available about themselves online. The DTIC did not respond to requests for comment. PERSONAL FINANCE

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