Leihlo La Sechaba | Death Fraud: 14 June 2021

Fraudsters are now stealing the identity of living persons and registering them as deceased at the South African Department of Home Affairs in order to commit crimes. The information is stolen to commit fraudulent acts including claiming inheritance, applying for credit cards and loans, and even securing employment. The effects of identity fraud, which includes living in fear and possible financial ruin, often take longer for the victims to recover. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and also #SABCNews #Coronavirus #COVID19News on Social Media.