Beware of Fraudulent Banking and Municipal Account Communications

George Municipality urges all residents, businesses, and service users to be vigilant following reports of fraudsters impersonating the municipality to solicit payments or banking details under false pretences.

PLEASE NOTE: OUR BANKING DETAILS HAVE NOT CHANGED.
Our only official municipal banking details are as follows:
Bank: First National Bank (FNB)
Account Number: 62869623150
Branch Code: 210114
Account Type: Cheque/Tjek
VAT Number: 4630193664
SWIFT Code (for international payments): FIRNZAJJ

Any message or communication suggesting otherwise is fraudulent.
Examples of Common Scam Tactics:
If you receive any suspicious communication, especially messages that include the following, do not act on them:
• Claims that the Municipality’s banking details have changed
• Offers of early settlement discounts to reduce your account balance
• Threatening or urgent messages pressuring you to pay immediately
• Requests for payment via Bitcoin or untraceable methods
• Claims that your services (e.g., electricity/water) will be cut off if payment isn’t made
• Requests for your personal or banking details

George Municipality will never ask you to share your banking information or offer unsolicited payment discounts.

Report Suspicious Activity
Please report any strange or suspicious messages—especially those involving financial requests—to us immediately:
Email to accounts@george.gov.za or contact us on 044 801 9118

Stay Safe:
• Only trust official George Municipality channels and verified contact details.
• Always double-check before making payments or disclosing information.
• When in doubt, contact us directly using the numbers above.