07 Jul 2021
Naspers warns public of scams
Naspers has been made aware of scams targeting members of the South African public. The scammers are impersonating Naspers or pretending to be affiliated with Naspers.
Cape Town, 7 July 2021 – Naspers has been made aware of scams targeting members of the South African public. The scammers are impersonating Naspers or pretending to be affiliated with Naspers.
The scammers use messaging apps or websites to spread false information to trick people out of their money. They promise high returns, often within hours of investing if people put money into the scammers’ bank accounts.
The adverts on apps and websites, including WhatsApp and Facebook, can look very convincing because they often use Naspers logos which the scammers have copied from the official Naspers website.
We urge you to be very cautious if you receive calls, text messages or emails from unknown people, particularly when you are asked to pay money. Naspers will never do this.
Naspers is not a trading platform. The company is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (NPN.SJ) and the A2X Exchange (NPN.AJ) in South Africa.
If you would like to invest in the stock market you can visit https://www.jse.co.za/grow-my-wealth or https://www.a2x.co.za/a2x-approved-brokers/ to find out more.
Avoid being scammed:
- Never respond to a call, WhatsApp, SMS or email that you were not expecting, even if it looks official.
- If you receive unexpected calls or messages from companies you do business with that ask you to give information or money, it is better to not reply. Instead, contact their customer service team using the details provided on their official website to check if the contact you received was really them.
- Use extreme caution when clicking on links and attachments included in messages and emails that you were not expecting to receive, even if they appear to be from a company or person you do business with.
- If you believe you have responded to a scam message or email, contact your bank immediately so they can help to protect you.
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About Naspers
Established in 1915, Naspers has transformed itself to become a global consumer internet company and one of the largest technology investors in the world. Through Prosus, the group operates and invests globally in markets with long-term growth potential, building leading consumer internet companies that empower people and enrich communities. Prosus has its primary listing on Euronext Amsterdam, and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Naspers is the majority owner of Prosus.
In South Africa, Naspers is one of the foremost investors in the technology sector and is committed to building its internet and ecommerce companies. These include Takealot, Mr D Food, Superbalist, Autotrader, Property24 and PayU, in addition to Media24, South Africa’s leading print and digital media business.
Naspers has a primary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (NPN.SJ), a secondary listing on the A2X Exchange (NPN.AJ) in South Africa, and has a level 1 American Depository Receipt (ADR) programme which trades on an over-the-counter basis in the United States of America.
For more information, please visit www.naspers.com.
Naspers Labs
In 2019, Naspers Labs, a youth development programme designed to transform and launch South Africa’s unemployed youth into economic activity, was launched. Naspers Labs focuses on digital skills and training, enabling young people to pursue tech careers.
Response to COVID-19
Naspers contributed R1.5 billion of emergency aid to support the South African government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This contribution consisted of R500 million towards the Solidarity Fund and R1 billion worth of PPE sourced and distributed to South Africa’s front-line healthcare workers. In addition, Naspers contributed R6.9 million to the Nelson Mandela Foundation's EachOne FeedOne programme to support families who COVID-19 has impacted with meals for a year.