Stokvel members urged to share dividends through banks
As we gather to celebrate and reconnect, remember to stay vigilant and protect yourself from potential scams and theft. Celebrate joyfully and safely.
As the joyous season of Christmas approaches, many families will be re-uniting with their loved ones, friends, relatives, and extended members of their families to celebrate and share this joyous season of uniting with their loved ones.
However, in a joyous mood, here are a few tips you can follow to avoid being a victim of thieves, scammers, bank card snatchers and note the following;
-Never withdraw large amounts of money in the ATMs.
-Avoid carrying too much money.
-If one is using a bank app, he/she should consider making lower limits.
-If one is expecting pension or RAF pay-outs, don’t share such information with anyone.
-When one visits malls or shopping centres, one shouldn’t leave his/her purse at the entrance unattended.
-One shouldn’t leave personal documents like your (ID, bank cards, etc) with strangers.
-Also, one should avoid picking up the stacks of folded money. it’s a fake money, and it’s scam.
-Avoid purchasing valuable assets like houses or cars online.
-When sending money on money markets, try by all means to hide when punching a pin code on those speed points.
-The pin shouldn’t be shared with anyone except the intended recipient.
-Never share your personal particulars over the phone with someone pretending to be a bank consultant.
-Rather visit a bank if you want clarity on certain things.
