Report a crypto scam in South Africa
Official places to report crypto and investment fraud in South Africa, and the latest local warnings.
Where to report
- Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) — Warnings and complaints about unregistered financial providers.
- South African Police Service — Report the crime; Crime Stop 08600 10111.
Do this first
- Stop sending money, including any “fee” or “tax” demanded before a withdrawal.
- Call your bank, card issuer or exchange: some payments can still be stopped.
- Keep every message, wallet address, transaction ID and the website address.
- Report to the police and to the regulator above. Each report helps the regulator warn others.
- Ignore anyone offering to recover your money for an upfront fee.
Check any platform on the scam warning list or with the scam website checker.