Your OTP, password, banking PIN or full card details—even with someone claiming to be an official or helper.
Scam warnings
Government support applications are free.
Use the official route linked on each programme page. Be suspicious when anyone creates urgency, asks for secret credentials or promises approval.
No third party can guarantee a grant, UIF benefit, NSFAS funding or municipal relief decision.
Open the official authority link from the relevant programme page and check the website domain before entering personal information.
Save reference numbers and screenshots of official submissions, but do not post them publicly or send them to an unknown person.