Warning: Fake Anti-Corruption site puts whistleblowers at risk

A fake website has been identified that uses a Pretoria councillor’s name and photos to defame her and lure whistleblowers.

The website https://siobhanmuller.org, uses Councillor Siobhan Muller’s name and photos not only to defame her and lure whistleblowers but also to endanger their safety by exposing their personal information to criminals.

“The site is extremely dangerous as unknowing whistleblowers may use the site to report corruption, thus being exposed to the criminals and their lives and those of their families will be at risk,” Muller said.

She added that the site is designed to attract and contact whistleblowers, exposing their personal information and compromising their safety while defaming her.

Muller said the Democratic Alliance (DA) has reported this malicious site and is actively working to have it taken down.

“Additionally, the DA is collaborating with the City of Tshwane to investigate this incident thoroughly.”

She said it was found that the site is hosted by HOSTINGER in Georgia and was registered on July 16, 2024.

It was updated on July 21, 2024.

“A number of people have reported the site to the hosting company, Facebook, and other social media platforms.

“The site’s origin is unknown, but has clear malicious and dangerous intent.”

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The City of Tshwane could not yet immediately confirm the investigation or the progress thereof.

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