NOTICE ABOUT HACKING OF DIRECTOR-GENERAL’S E-MAIL ACCOUNT

11 March 2025

The community is alerted about hacking of Director-General in the Province of Mpumalanga, Ms Maggie Skosana’s e-mail account. The office is warning the public about the use of the Director General’s e-mail account to solicit money. The hackers are using the e-mail account to persuade their targets to either pay money on behalf of a fictitious board or pay for an order for the delivery of goods.

Hacking is a criminal offence and the public is encouraged to report to their nearest police station if they became victims from this act. The public should always be vigilant and are encouraged to report any suspicious e-mails received.

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Issued by the Mpumalanga Provincial Government

Provincial Government’s Spokesperson: George Mthethwa
Tel: (013) 766 2242
Mobile: 083 302 2774
E-mail: gpmthethwa@mpg.gov.za