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South Africans’ street smarts blunt AI-enabled fraud

Summary by itweb.co.za
The high crime rate and low internet penetration make South Africans wary of AI scams.
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South Africans’ street smarts blunt AI-enabled fraud

The high crime rate and low internet penetration make South Africans wary of AI scams.

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AI fraud is outrunning South African banking defences

South Africans are increasingly being targeted by AI-generated fraudsters who sound just like bank employees.

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TechCentral broke the news on Friday, August 14, 2026.
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