Solidarity Fund warns South Africans about Whatsapp scam offering fake grocery vouchers
People are encouraged not to click on any links or call any numbers claiming to be from the Solidarity Fund.
The Solidarity Fund has learned about a Whatsapp scam that claims to be offering R100 grocery relief vouchers from the Solidarity Fund.
This is a fake Whatsapp message and users are encouraged not to click on any links or call any numbers claiming to be from the Solidarity Fund.
“The Solidarity Fund is not using WhatsApp or any other online channels to distribute grocery vouchers. The Fund works with partners in government and the NGO sector to disperse its funds and is not directly providing food parcels, food relief or vouchers to the public,” reads a statement.
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The fund is distributing 250 000 food parcels to vulnerable communities around the country. As of April 26, a total of 41,915 deliveries have been made to households through the fund’s various partners.
