SARS has flagged a new scam ahead of the 2025 tax season, with Standard Bank also warning of increased criminal activity as ...

South Africa’s tax commissioner has warned about scammers targeting taxpayers, given the start of tax season on Monday.

Mortgage loan fraud was cited in 54% of suspicious activity reports (SARs) referencing bankruptcy fraud in 2010, up from 42% in 2009, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) reported. The ...

SARS has denied any internal shenanigans in the latest reports of eFiling fraud—warning that the threat is coming from highly sophisticated syndicates.

Scammers have developed sophisticated techniques and are using AI for more convincing impersonations of prominent organisations like Sars, the FSCA, and financial service advisors.

The Hawks, have pounced on seven South African Revenue Service (Sars) officials allegedly involved in tax fraud more than R650 million.

In fact, the same warning was issued back in 2022. If you receive any suspicious mails, call the Fraud and Anti-Corruption Hotline on 080 000 2870 or reach out to Sars at [email protected].

Warning Signs Recent reports from Sars highlight a disturbing rise in fraud attempts and breaches of eFiling profiles.

CAPE TOWN - The South African Revenue Service is warning the public against dodgy tax professionals. READ: Shakira reaches deal to settle Spain tax fraud case SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter ...

Now, SARS has flagged new scams ahead of the tax season, which starts on Monday. The revenue service is urging users to steer ...