Keeping your identity safe through a pandemic

Friday, October 02, 2020

No go area: Your Omang and bank cards should be closely protected

Global information and insights company TransUnion has warned Batswana to be on their guard against COVID-19-related scams, with criminals taking advantage of the increased number of people looking for information about the disease to defraud them or steal their personal details.

Kabelo Ramaselwana, CEO of TransUnion Botswana said cybercriminals were exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic as a screen for their activities, sending emails and text messages from seemingly legitimate organisations with information about COVID-19.

Once people click on the links in emails or text messages, they unknowingly download software which allows cybercriminals to take control of their devices and access their personal information and financial data, which could lead to identity theft.

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