So... dis die storie, beskerm jouself só teen bedrog.

In Augustus het ons almal gehoor van die "data breach" by Experian. Gister het dieselfde by ABSA gebeur.

The South African het berig dat 'n werknemer van ABSA onwettig kliënte se data met eksterne partye gedeel het. So hoe beskerm jy jouself? Manie van Schalkwyk die CEO van die South African Fraud Prevention Services (SAFPS) het die volgende gesê,

"Both the Experian and ABSA data leaks highlight the need for the public to not only be aware of their digital footprint, but to take active steps to prevent themselves from becoming victims of fraud.It is vital that every South African knows that they can turn to the SAFPS for free protection against fraud. The SAFPS offer several services that can serve as a vital shield for consumers." Van Schalkwyk versoek die publiek om www.safps.org.za te besoek en om daar te registreer sodat jy jou identiteit teen identiteitsbedrog kan beskerm. "If a member of the public wants to become proactive in the fight against fraud, the SAFPS is there to serve them. Visit our website on www.safps.org.za. Click on the fraud prevention tab and protect yourself against identity theft with Protective Registration. For best results, use your smart phone to go to our website. Once you have uploaded key pieces of information, you will add another layer of protection against potential ID fraud."