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Identity theft affidavit

Banking & identity

You can make an affidavit at a police station, where an officer provides a standard form and helps you complete it. If the suspected digital fraud concerns tax, check the SARS report route. Prepare the incident affidavit and any other evidence for that report before you begin.

Prepare your affidavit

No account needed. Your answers are used for this request. Save to your account only when you choose to.

Do not sign before the commissioner of oaths. Review your statement and sign in their presence. This PDF is not signed or certified.

As it should appear in your statement.
Use facts you know. State dates and names accurately; explain any uncertainty.
Use facts you know. State dates and names accurately; explain any uncertainty.

Official downloads

Report suspected digital fraud to SARStools.sars.gov.za

How to use it

  1. Go to a police station You can make an affidavit at any police station. An officer will provide a standard form and help you complete the process. Ask for help with the form if you are unsure how to complete it.
  2. Read your statement before swearing An affidavit is a written statement made under oath. Read the completed statement carefully. The person making it swears that its contents are true, so check that every part is accurate before you swear to it.
  3. Keep the statement truthful Do not swear to a statement that contains something you know is false. A person making an affidavit understands that they may be prosecuted if any part of the statement is false.

Document checklist

  1. Incident affidavit Check that you have an affidavit detailing the incident for the report.
  2. Other evidence Gather any other evidentiary documents you have for the report.

Questions & answers

Does this SARS route cover every identity theft case?

This route is for suspected digital fraud in a tax context. The examples include a hacked eFiling profile, a refund paid into a fraudulent bank account, and identity fraud connected to tax. Check that connection before using this report route.

Is an affidavit the same as an ordinary written account?

An affidavit is a written statement made under oath. The person making it swears that its contents are true. Read the statement carefully before swearing to it.

Can I make an affidavit at any police station?

Yes. You can make an affidavit at any police station. An officer provides a standard form and helps you complete the process.

When might I need an affidavit for an ID or passport?

An affidavit is often required when replacing a lost or stolen document. An ID or passport is an example of a document covered by that guidance.

Can I choose to report anonymously to SARS?

You decide whether you want to remain anonymous when reporting suspected digital fraud to SARS.

What may happen if part of my affidavit is false?

A person making an affidavit understands that they may be prosecuted if any part of the statement is false. Check the contents before you swear to them.

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Sources

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