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Card Cloning
Bulletins . 15 Feb 2018
Bulletin 12:
The office receives a number of complaints relating to card cloning. This issue is of serious concern world wide and often receives significant media attention.
Debit Orders
Bulletins . 15 Feb 2018
Bulletin 11:
Debit order payment facilities are used by the majority of banking customers as it serves as a very convenient and useful manner of paying accounts.
Electronic Funds Transfer
Bulletins . 15 Feb 2018
Bulletin 10:
We have been receiving a number of complaints relating to the transfer of funds using a bank’s internet banking facility.
ATM Banking
Bulletins . 15 Feb 2018
Bulletin 9:
The purpose of this information note is to provide a background of the types of Automated Teller Machine (ATM) scams that occur
Sale of Properties in Possession
Bulletins . 15 Feb 2018
Bulletin 7:
The OBS received complaints that banks were holding clients liable for the full outstanding debt on a home loan
Property Assessments
Bulletins . 15 Feb 2018
Bulletin 6:
The issue regarding mortgage bond evaluations has been raised on numerous occasions over the last few years
Responsible Lending
Bulletins . 15 Feb 2018
Bulletin 5:
This document is under review and will be replaced once updated.
Distress and inconvenience awards
Bulletins . 15 Feb 2018
Bulletin 4:
The Terms of Reference of the OBS allows it to make an award (maximum R50 000) to the complainant for distress and inconvenience suffered.
Closure of bank accounts
Bulletins . 15 Feb 2018
Bulletin 3:
The office has received a number of complaints relating to the unilateral decision of a bank to close or freeze accounts.
Pin Pad withdrawals
Bulletins . 15 Feb 2018
Bulletin 2:
Criminals use confidence tricks to obtain a client's card and PIN while transacting at an ATM.
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