I have recently been the victim of a hacker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I want to share this story as I want to make people aware of the hackers out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Thursday 4 July I received an SMS from Vodacom, but did not take note of it as I was too busy with my work. Later that day, at home, I saw my WhatsApp was not working. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When I wanted to open it, it asked for a pin, to be sent to the new device. I did not realise what that meant at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I don\u2019t know why, but I checked my bank account and saw that airtime of R300 was bought, but the transaction was done done by me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I then immediately called my bank and blocked my banking app and my internet banking account. I then called Vodacom to see if they could block the number. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unfortunately, they told me because it was a prepaid number there was nothing they could do. They warned me that the person who hacked my number would send messages to my contacts and ask for money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The next day I tried to reach all my contacts to warn them about the hacker. For some it was too late. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of my colleagues and a close friend had already paid R1 000 and R2 000 respectively into the hacker\u2019s bank account. The scammer was using a Tyme Bank account. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The hacker has my banking details, but since I blocked it, the bank assured me they cannot withdraw funds from my account. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The hacker sends my correct details to my contacts, and when they don\u2019t receive the money, they send the Tyme Bank account details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To the contacts I could not reach in time, and who paid this person, I apologise. The number that is being used by the hacker is 076 816 9221.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please be aware that if you receive a WhatsApp or Facebook message connected to the above cellphone number, please ignore the request. It is a hacker!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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