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The scams are becoming more convincing, helped by AI, with an astonishing 85% of South Africans encountering one in the past year, says Thalia Pillay of Orca Fraud.
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Moneyweb Crypto
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Moneyweb Crypto explores all things crypto and blockchain: the good, the bad and the impossible. If you're looking to invest in cryptocurrencies, or understand this evolving universe, you're in the right place.
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