NSFAS beneficiaries cautioned against allowance scam

Many students have fallen victim to being scammed of their allowances. The National Student Financial Aid (NSFAS) Scheme has issued a warning to beneficiaries not to forward details relating to funding, if not requested by the financial aid scheme.

According to the financial aid scheme, the messages follow the same structure as those sent by NSFAS contact centre, asking students to send details which allows them access to students’ allowances.

NSFAS is asking students to report these messages via the vuvuzela hotline by contacting:

Email: http://www.nsfas@thehotline.co.za/

Phone: 0860 247 653

Visit: http://www.thehotlineapp.co.za/ or http://www.thehotline.co.za/

SMS: Call back number to 30916