Sassa Implements New Verification Method for R350 Grant

1. Sassa implements new verification method for participants accessing the R350 grant services to improve security and prevent fraud. 2. Beneficiaries and applicants of the R350 grant will be less vulnerable to fraud due to increased security measures. 3. Individuals seeking services such as clearing a referred status, opening a Postbank account, updating their mobile number, or opting for cash send payments will be impacted by this new requirement.

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4- Sassa takes this step to ensure the integrity and legitimacy of the R350 grant, providing critical financial assistance to those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. 5. The new verification method will utilize facial recognition technology for accurate identity verification, reducing the risk of fraudulent claims and increasing system efficiency. 6. R350 grant recipients must click on the link provided in the second SMS within 72 hours to complete biometric identity verification, or face application delays or rejection.

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7. Sassa has established a dedicated call center and email for assistance with the verification process. 8. The inconvenience caused by the new biometric identity verification process is critical in protecting the integrity of the social relief of distress grant. 9. Sassa aims to maintain transparency, reduce fraudulent activities, and ensure relief funds reach those who truly need them by utilizing facial recognition technology..

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