The South African Social Security Agency has declared that the September 2025 release of the R3,070 grant list will, therefore, be of utmost importance to the millions of applicants. However, unscrupulous individuals are trying to exploit this last window with a series of fraudulent activities against unsuspecting applicants. We are keeping you informed about the genuine ways of verifying your eligibility to sidestep any SASSA grant scams.
Understanding How Grant Scams Work
Generally, impostors will approach applicants posing as Sassa officials or representatives. Using bogus websites, emails, or SMS solicitations, they lure their victims into disclosing personal information or paying fraudulent fees intended to “secure” their grant. This act may lead to the theft of identity, or simply a loss of money. Since the announcement of the release of the R3,070 grant list for September 2025, fraudulent messages confirming eligibility have been on the rise. Recognizing these messages is your first step towards protection.
Authentic Identification Methods for Eligibility for Government Grants in the Sum of R3,070
Check your SASSA Grant R3,070 eligibility only through the correct channels:
- SASSA Website: You are able to check for your status on the official SASSA website once logged in there with your ID number and registered details to view your application or payment status.
- Mobile Services: With the SASSA USSD code of 1347737#, one can check eligibility for grants on mobile phones. It is a free and secure service.
- SASSA Offices: Take your ID and application reference number to your local office for a verification signal on your case. Be careful of agents pretending to act for SASSA.
Never give away your personal information such as bank details or OTPs whenever contacted through unsolicited WhatsApp messages or phone calls.
Common Ways to Scam SASSA Grants
Red flags which ought to be seen here:
- Request for a Payment: These scammers want you to pay a fee to apply or have an application verified for a grant. SASSA will never charge a fee for applying for a grant or having an application for a grant verified.
- Suspicious Links: Do not click any links from unsolicited emails or SMSes claiming to be from SASSA. That website may be a phishing site stealing your information.
- Unauthorised Contact: SASSA never makes any contact
- through WhatsApp; neither do they make contact through social media DMs or unofficial e-mail addresses. Real communication shall only ever come via SASSA-sanctioned channels.
Such cases ought to be reported right away on the SASSA fraud hotline at number 0800 60 10 11.
Maintaining Your Privacy
Keep your personal information safe:
- Secure Platforms: Use only the official website or verified USSD codes to access SASSA services. Look for an “https://” next to a padlock icon on a web page.
- Account Monitoring: After applying for a grant, always monitor your bank account for any suspicious transactions.
- Stay Educated: Keep yourself updated through SASSA’s website or through trusted news sources about official processes so as to recognize legitimate communication.
What To Do When Scammed
If you ever have the feeling that you may have been a victim of a scam, proceed swiftly with the assessment: Keep the fraud hotline number of SASSA handy to report a complaint, or go to a SASSA office. Order the bank to freeze any accounts that may be involved in the scam. Also file a case with the SAPS and demand that an investigation be carried out. Be on the lookout for illegal websites that may approach you, asking for your details for the alleged claiming of your R3 070 grant for the month of September 2025 using SASSA money. Please always check from the correct sources within SASSA for your own safety.
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