Herald warns public of SMS scam using newspaper’s name
The Herald has warned the public about a fraudulent SMS using its name and contact details to mislead recipients into believing the newspaper is investigating them.
Herald Newspaper is warning members of the public about a fraudulent SMS circulating that falsely claims to be from the publication.
The warning comes after a concerned resident visited the Herald offices to verify the authenticity of the message after receiving the SMS.
The fraudulent SMS, sent from the number 064 941 6079, alleges that Herald is investigating serious allegations against an individual and instructs the recipient to contact the newspaper using Herald’s official telephone number, email address and WhatsApp line.
Although the SMS contains Herald’s legitimate contact details, it was not sent by Herald Newspaper.
Herald wishes to make it clear that it has no affiliation with the cellphone number 064 941 6079 and did not authorise or send the message. The newspaper strongly condemns the misuse of its name and contact information to mislead members of the public.
Readers are urged to remain vigilant and treat unsolicited SMSes claiming to be from Herald with caution. Anyone who receives a similar message should refrain from responding or sharing personal information before verifying the communication through Herald’s official channels.
The incident serves as a reminder that scammers often impersonate trusted organisations to make fraudulent messages appear legitimate.
Herald encourages members of the public who receive suspicious SMSes claiming to be from the newspaper, particularly those originating from 064 941 6079, to report the matter and remain cautious of unsolicited communications.
