WEB OF DECEIT: Festive season scam alert: How AI is reshaping fraud risk for South Africans

With the 2025 festive season under way, online shopping, travel bookings and digital payments surge – and so does the sophistication of fraud. We explain how AI-enabled scams are targeting consumers, from deepfakes and phishing to quishing and voice-cloned calls, and offer practical guidance for staying safe during the high-risk holiday period.