School warns of scam targeting job seekers
Women arrived at the school Friday morning to report for work.
Holy Rosary School in Edenvale is warning all job seekers to be aware of a scam targeting the unemployed and those looking for work.
Kenda Knowles, the school’s marketing and foundation manager, said women arrived at the school Friday morning to report for work after they had received a message with the promise of employment at “Rosary Private School”. Messages were sent out since June 27.
“The messages state Rosary Private School JHB and contains our correct and full address,” said Ms Knowles.
One of the messages received by job seekers, reads as follows:
“Good Morning Elizabeth. Rosary Private School JHB. Class Cleaner Approved. 01/07/16 R5500. Order Uniform Tomorrow R159 via Shoprite Money Market Transfer. ID Needed. Fax ID 0114570913. Confirm Closing Date 27th June. Sms M number and code to process online order by Fashion Factory with size. Mrs Harris.”
“Well over 20 job seekers were here Friday morning. They were already here from 7.15am,” said the school’s receptionist, Ms Tiziana Benigno.
The school urged the job seekers to open cases with the SAPS.
