SAA warns of social media ticket scam
SAA warns of WhatsApp and Facebook scam
South African Airways (SAA) announced on X that it had been alerted to a WhatsApp and Facebook scam offering discounted tickets on SAA along with payment links.
The airline took to its X account this morning, 26 August, to issue a notice to the public to be aware of a 90% discounted ticket offer scam via WhatsApp and Facebook.
“We have been alerted to a WhatsApp and Facebook scam offering discounted tickets on SAA along with payment links. Please be aware that these offers are not associated with our airline. For your safety and security, always verify information through our official channels. If you need assistance or clarification, please contact us directly | +27 11 978 1111.” the airline warned.
Second time this month
This is the second alert this month, as the airline also just recently issued another scam notice earlier this month on 16 August, this time for fake deals being advertised on WhatsApp.
“We have been alerted to a scam on WhatsApp offering discounted tickets on SAA along with payment links. Please be aware that these offers are not associated with our airline. For your safety and security, always verify information through our official channels. If you need assistance or clarification, please contact us directly | +27 11 978 1111.” the airline said on X.
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