PROJECT: FINANCIAL SCAMS OPERATING UNDER THE FALSE “LIBERTY FINANCE GROUP” NAME
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Specialised Security Services continues to proactively warn, expose, and document an escalating trend of
financial fraud in which criminals unlawfully exploit the Liberty Finance Group name, address, branding,
and corporate identity to deceive unsuspecting members of the public.
These scams are deliberately engineered to appear legitimate by imitating Liberty’s official communication style, enabling fraudsters to extract personal information, gain unauthorised access to financial accounts, and commit large-scale identity theft. SSS aims to clearly outline the methods used by these criminals, present verified examples of their operations, and provide essential guidelines to safeguard the public.
TACTICS OF THE PERPETRATORS:
A notable escalation in impersonation scams targeting vulnerable individuals, particularly elderly citizens, has been identified.
Criminals portray themselves as Liberty representatives by using:
Correct business addresses.
Realistic, locally registered cell phone numbers.
Fraudulent supporting documentation.
Cloned Liberty letterheads and reference formats.
These tactics create a false perception of credibility, leading victims to disclose sensitive personal information or approve fraudulent financial activity.
The sophistication of these impersonation attempts poses a severe risk to public safety and trust.
EVIDENCE OF SCAM ACTIVITY:
Investigative efforts have confirmed that fraudsters are operating through various names, numbers, and communication channels.
Verified examples include:
074 433 3686 – “Mr Johannes” (Presented as “Financial Loan Services”)
083 299 9917 – “Mr Sepho”
In addition, counterfeit Liberty documents have been circulated containing:
Fabricated reference numbers.
Non-existent Liberty personnel.
Incorrect or fake email addresses.
Replicated letterheads and corporate identity elements.
MODUS OPERANDI OF THE PERPETRATORS:
These impersonation scams typically rely on a predictable and repeatable set of tactics:
Misappropriation of Liberty’s brand, including logo, address, and corporate identifiers.
Fake loan offerings, pre-approval notices, and promises of quick financial assistance.
Extraction of confidential data, including ID numbers, income details, and banking information.
Issuing fraudulent debit orders, enabling unauthorised withdrawals from victims’ accounts.
These operations are highly coordinated, often involving multiple perpetrators and distinct digital communication channels.
RISK ANALYSIS:
The risks to victims and the Liberty brand are extensive and severe:
FINANCIAL RISK:
Victims frequently experience financial losses through fake loan charges, fraudulent debit orders, or unlawful account access.
IDENTITY THEFT:
The information gathered by scammers is used to commit identity fraud, take out loans, or access existing accounts.
EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL HARM:
Elderly victims often suffer fear, embarrassment, and long-term mistrust of legitimate financial institutions.
REPUTATIONAL DAMAGE:
Liberty suffers reputational harm when its name is linked, even falsely, to criminal activity.
PUBLIC PROTECTION MEASURES:
VERIFICATION PROCESS:
Independently confirm the identity of any person claiming to represent Liberty.
Use only the official contact details listed on Liberty’s verified website.
Never rely on contact information supplied by the caller or sender.
SAFEGUARDING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Never disclose financial details, ID numbers, or documentation to unknown parties.
Avoid engaging with unverified WhatsApp numbers, SMS messages, or unsolicited emails.
ACCOUNT MONITORING:
Regularly inspect bank statements and debit orders.
Use mobile banking tools to block or dispute suspicious activity immediately.
IMMEDIATE REPORTING ACTIONS:
If fraud is suspected, the victim must:
Contact their bank’s fraud division without delay.
Block or freeze all affected accounts.
Reset online banking credentials.
Notify Liberty to escalate the impersonation incident for internal risk mitigation.
TYPES OF SCAMS IDENTIFIED:
IMPERSONATION SCAMS:
Criminals falsely claim to represent Liberty using cloned branding and professional-sounding language.
DEBIT ORDER FRAUD:
Unauthorised debit orders are placed on victims’ accounts without consent.
The criminal exploitation of the Liberty Finance Group name poses a significant and growing threat to
both public safety and corporate credibility. These scams rely heavily on psychological manipulation,
counterfeit documentation, and stolen corporate identifiers to deceive victims.
By combining public awareness, rigorous verification, and timely reporting, the spread and
impact of these financial crimes can be significantly reduced.
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This channel is important in delivering insights into the latest crime trends, awareness, warnings and the exposure of criminals.
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