Learn to spot scams
before they cost you
Scammers are becoming more convincing.
They use trust, urgency and new technology to catch people off guard.
ScamTuition™ helps you recognise the signs, avoid the trap, and know what to do when something feels wrong.
What we do
ScamTuition™️ is here to make people harder to scam
Report scams
Share suspicious messages, websites or offers. Your report helps warn others and builds awareness of new scam trends.
Learn how scams work
Understand the tactics scammers use so you can recognise them quickly and respond with confidence.
Stay informed
Keep up with the latest scams affecting people every day.
How it works
1. Spot it
Something feels off. An unexpected message. A deal that looks too good. A sense of urgency.
2. Check it
Pause before you act. Look for warning signs. Scammers rely on pressure, fear or excitement to push quick decisions.
3. Report it
Sharing what you’ve seen helps protect others and limits how far scams can spread.
Common scam types
Scams take many forms, but they often follow similar patterns
Online shopping scams
Fake stores or listings that take payment but never deliver.
Impersonation scams
Messages pretending to be banks, SARS, delivery companies or colleagues.
Fake endorsements
Celebrities or trusted brands used without permission.
Romance scams
Online relationships built to gain trust and ask for money.
Job scams
Offers that ask for upfront fees or personal information.
Phishing
Emails designed to steal your personal or financial information.
Smishing
SMS or WhatsApp messages that try to trick you into clicking links or sharing details.
Vishing
Phone calls from people pretending to be banks, service providers or officials
Investment scams
Promises of high returns with little or no risk.
Learn how each of these scams works and what to watch out for.
Warning Signs of Scams
Most scams share the same warning signs.
Unexpected contact out of the blue
Pressure to act quickly
Requests for money or personal information
Payment requests using unusual methods
Offers that seem too good to be true
Recognising these early can protect you and the people around you.
Follow your Instincts
Learn the signs
Real stories. Real lessons.
Behind every scam is a real person who was targeted.
By sharing real experiences, we can help others recognise the warning signs sooner and avoid making the same mistakes.
Seen something suspicious?
Report it. It takes a few minutes and could prevent someone else from losing money.
