DSTV SCAM

[Michael Alexander]

Johannesburg - MultiChoice warned its customers on Thursday about an e-mail scam asking for credit card details.

"There is currently a scam e-mail asking MultiChoice customers to click on a link [to a fake DStv website] and share their identity and credit card numbers. MultiChoice will never ask for your details via e-mail or telephonically, unless you have called the call centre," said spokesperson Marietjie Groenewald.

"If you have clicked on the link and inserted your details, please cancel your credit card with your bank immediately."

She said the matter was reported to the police cyber crimes unit on Monday and the fake DStv website had been shut down.

She recommended that customers type in the actual DStv website address rather than following links.

The correct address is www.dstv.com.

"If you are not sure whether an e-mail or other information requests are legitimate, please phone our call centre on 011 289 2222 immediately to verify."