Covid-19 TERS fraud hotline launched
The launch of fraud hotline platforms were for clients and citizens to report all suspicious criminal activity related to the Covid-19 Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme (Covid-19 TERS) matters.
THE Department of Labour has launched a fraud hotline for Covid-19 TERS benefits.
Acting commissioner of the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), Marsha Bronkhorst, said the launch of fraud hotline platforms were for clients and citizens to report all suspicious criminal activity related to the Covid-19 Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme (Covid-19 TERS) and any other UIF fraud related matters.
“Whistle-blowers are encouraged to provide as much details as possible, such as the UIF reference number of the company, address, ID numbers concerned and contact details when reporting,” said Bronkhorst.
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She added that each case will be treated on its own merits and the turnaround time to finalise the allegation would vary depending on the complexity of the matter.
The reporting platforms are available 24 hours per day, 365 days a year and in all 11 official languages.
The public can use the following platforms to report Covid-19 TERS related fraud: Toll free number 0800 212 799 or SMS call-back on 30916, email uif@thehotline.co.za or fax to email to 0867 26 1681.
They can also use telephone web app www.thehotlineapp.co.za or website www.thehotline.co.za
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