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LATEST SCAMS & INCIDENCES YOU SHOULD LOOK OUT FOR

#1. From NamRA – TAX REFUND EMAIL SCAM

The Namibia Revenue Agency has alerted taxpayers regarding an email scam in circulation reported sent from "support@namra.org.na" which purports to originate from NamRA and requests targeted taxpayers to accept some sort of tax assessment. The recipients of such emails are promised a tax refund of N$50 000.00.

How to protect yourself

This email does not come from NamRA and taxpayers are urged not to respond to such emails, but rather contact NamRA via email on info@namra.org.na

#2. From FNB Namibia – REMOTE ACCESS FRAUD

Remote access software is becoming a very popular way for fraudsters to gain access to your banking profile. These are sophisticated software programs that enable fraudsters to remotely take control of your PC over the internet.

How this scam works (redirects to FNB Namibia)

How to protect yourself

Follow the link above for more detail from FNB. Report fraud on the FNB Banking App, or phone the First National Bank contact center.

#3. From Paratus – RESTORE INTERNET SERVICE SCAM

Paratus customers are receiving telephone calls advising the 'Paratus internet is down' and you are requested to navigate to a link supplied and enter banking details to restore services. Please note this is a potential SCAM and we advise not to continue with the request to enter your banking details.

How to protect yourself

Do not enter your banking details to a link received via email, ever. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please contact Paratus Telecommunications HelpDesk on +264 (83) 300 1 300

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