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How can I report a shop that took my money but never delivered my purchase?

You can lodge a complaint at a Consumer Protection office under Section 41 of the Consumer Protection Act.

Fraud

I got scammed by the lawyer when I tried to buy a property. How can I get my money back?

You can lodge a complaint with the Legal Practice Council and lay criminal charges with the police.

Fraud

How can my cousin claim his deceased father's estate when a person wrongly declaring to be his father’s wife had already claimed?

He should inform the Master of the High Court that the whole family was not included in the nomination of who should wind up the estate.

Fraud Inheritance

How do I report a person who illegally used my daughter's ID to register for the SRD R350 grant?

Your daughter should immediately report it to SASSA, PostBank or theSouth African Fraud Prevention Service

Fraud Social Grants

Do I have to wait for the LPC to resolve my case before I can reclaim the money I was defrauded of?

Yes, because the investigation will determine how much money is owed to you.

Fraud

My sister was listed as my spouse on my RDP application. It was approved but now that I want to sell the house she wants to claim her share.

Even though it was unintentional, listing your sister as a spouse is fraud. You may need legal advice.

Fraud Housing

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