South African Social Security Agency has urged all SASSA beneficiaries to use their social grant money wisely during the festive season.
In addition to the warning, SASSA also reminded beneficiaries that the social grant payment is not meant for luxury purchases or to pay back loan shark debt, but must be utilised to pay for basic needs.
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Parents and legal guardians for child support grant beneficiaries must remember that the social grant is not meant for their needs but for the child’s needs. The child must have proper clothing and nutritious food.
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SASSA provided the following tips for beneficiaries to help them protect their cash during the festive season:
- Be wary of people loitering around the ATM and ensure that you are not followed.
- Check your balance regularly and report discrepancies to your bank immediately.
- After you have completed your transaction successfully, leave the ATM area immediately. Be cautious of strangers requesting that you return to the ATM to finalise /close the transaction because they are unable to transact. Card skimming may occur during this stage.
- Some fraudsters wait until you have drawn your cash to take advantage.
- Take your time to complete your transaction and secure your card and your cash in your wallet, handbag or pocket before leaving the ATM.
For more information, call 0800 60 10 11 from 8am to 4pm on weekdays.
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