If Your SASSA Grant Is Deducted Without Your Consent, File A Dispute. Sassa is urging beneficiaries to safeguard their grants from unauthorized deductions, as scams targeting vulnerable South Africans continue to rise.
Preventing Unauthorized Deductions
In South Africa, individuals in need are falling victim to scams, particularly concerning grant beneficiaries at the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa). Many have experienced their Sassa grant payments disappearing without their consent.
Sassa Alert and Advice
Sassa has released a crucial message to warn grant beneficiaries and guide them on preventing unauthorized deductions. The agency emphasizes the importance of protecting your grant from any unauthorized withdrawals.
Lodge a Dispute: How To Take Action
If beneficiaries discover that their Sassa grant has been withdrawn without their consent, Sassa provides a simple process for lodging a dispute. Follow these steps:
Send an SMS to 34548
Include the following details in the SMS:
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- ‘Topic: Dispute’
- ‘ID Number:’ [Your ID number]
- ‘Name and surname:’ [Your name and surname as per your ID]
- ‘FSP Name:’ [Name of the company involved in the dispute]
- ‘Duration of the policy:’ [How long the policy has been deducting]
- ‘Reason for dispute:’ [Choose either ‘I never signed a contract’ or ‘misrepresentation’]
The Impact of Sassa Grants
Sassa disburses over 19 million permanent grants monthly to vulnerable individuals in South Africa. These grants include the Older Persons pension grant, Disability grants, War Veterans grant, Care Dependency grant, Foster Child grant, Child Support grant, Child Support grant Top-Up, and Grant-in-aid.
Supporting Vulnerable Individuals and Families
Sassa grants play a pivotal role in providing essential support to vulnerable individuals and families in South Africa. These grants, distributed by the South African government, assist in affording basic goods and services, making it crucial for beneficiaries to be vigilant against unauthorized deductions.