Fraud alert
You might be aware that fraud syndicates have managed to illegally deduct small amounts from bank accounts. Known as the ‘R99 debit order scam’, this scam essentially deducts small amounts of money from your account through debit order.
Our previous administrator, Momentum Medical Scheme Administrators (MMSA), was affected by this scam. After a thorough investigation, it was confirmed that some AMS members had amounts deducted from their accounts. The amounts were small (between R49-R299) and could have been easily overlooked on a bank statement. In some instances, however, the amounts were deducted repeatedly over several months.
MMSA apologises unreservedly to AMS and our members.
MMSA has taken strong action; the matter will be reported to the South African Police Services for criminal investigation once all the affected members have been communicated with. All steps are being taken to prevent any further illegal deductions and affected members will be refunded.
Any scam debit order transactions, rejection charges and/or bank charges that members might have incurred will be refunded into their bank accounts.
If you are one of the members who was scammed, you will receive information from MMSA about the repayment process. If you suspect you might have been targeted and would like to contact MMSA directly, please email refunds@mmsa.co.za or call 0860 444 116 by 29 February 2016.