Consumer rights
Identity Theft in SA: Fact or Fiction?
Something that only happens in Hollywood movies or a genuine threat to South African consumers? If recent statistics are anything to go by, identity theft in South Africa and the theft of personal information is more fact than fiction. Not only have reported incidents increased by 200% over the last six years, but it also costs the economy a staggering loss of R1 billion annually. What is Identity Theft? According to Adv. Jackie Nagtegaal, Managing Director at LAW FOR ALL, identity theft in South Africa