Sassa beneficiaries urged to use grant money wisely over the festive season
Be wary of people loitering around the ATM and ensure that you are not followed.
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) urges all beneficiaries to use their social grant money wisely during the festive season.
Beneficiaries must note that the social grant payment is not meant for luxury life or to pay debt, but must be utilised for basic needs.
Social grants are an intervention for poverty alleviation.
Also read: Sassa grants to be paid early
Parents and legal guardians for child support grant beneficiaries must remember the social grant is not meant for their needs but for the child’s needs.
The child must have proper clothing and nutritious food.
Tips for protecting your cash during the festive season:
• Be wary of people loitering around the ATM and ensure that you are not followed.
• Check your balance regularly and report discrepancies to your bank immediately.
• After you have completed your transaction successfully, leave the ATM area immediately.
Be cautious of strangers requesting that you return to the ATM to finalise/close the transaction because they are unable to transact.
Skimming may occur during this.
• Some fraudsters wait until you have drawn your cash to take advantage.
• Take your time to complete your transaction and secure your card and your cash in your wallet, handbag or pocket before leaving the ATM.
For more information, beneficiaries can call 0800 60 10 11 (toll free) from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
Also read: Social grant payments after death are not transferrable
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