NATIONAL NEWS - The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas) has advised prospective applicants to be aware of fake websites and social media platforms.
According to the scheme, the fake sites advise applicants to apply for funding, share their personal information and/or unlock their Nsfas wallet accounts.
The warning follows a fake Circular Notice 22 circulating on social media platforms regarding the Nsfas allowance increase for the 2022 academic year.
“Nsfas can confirm that the circular is fake and consists of false information,” said Nsfas spokesperson, Kagisho Mamabolo.
“We encourage our students to be vigilant. We identified all the bogus platforms that masquerade as Nsfas, and we have reported them to the relevant authorities for investigation,” Nsfas said.
Students, prospective applicants and the public are urged to report suspicious messages or calls from fraudsters posing as Nsfas officials, or any fraudulent activities, to the Vuvuzela Hotline on 0860 247 653.
