The government has issued a new alert to help people avoid fraud. Citizens are advised not to ignore messages received on their phones; a single mistake could prove costly. The government has issued a fresh warning regarding cyber fraud.

An unauthorized alert bearing a mysterious message that was sent to cell phones in several states across Brazil on Saturday morning is suspected to be the work of hackers, the Brazilian government said.

Most scam texts are easy to spot, but this one feels different. At first glance, the message looks polished and uses official branding that signals credibility. It also includes technical details that sound serious, which can cause even cautious people ...

For many isiXhosa-speaking residents, disaster warnings arrive too late, or in language that is difficult to understand.

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