BEWARE: Scammer promises free advertising in Kempton Express
The woman also claims that the money raised from the sale will be donated to the Cancer Association of South Africa.
Business owners in Kempton Park are warned against a scam artist going around using Kempton Express’ name.
A woman, estimated to be in her mid to late twenties, attempts to lure clients into buying jewellery with the promise of two free advertisements in Kempton Express.
The woman also claims the money raised from the sale will be donated to the Cancer Association of South Africa, and that the advertisements are Express’ way of helping the needy cause.
According to a local business woman, who wished to remain anonymous, the scammer approached her on Tuesday afternoon. “She didn’t have any documentation to prove that the sale was for charity or to show Express’ involvement,” the woman, who is a loyal client of Express, said.
She phoned Express, who confirmed that no such deal exists. By then, the scammer had left her premises.
“It’s sad, frustrating and unethical,” the woman added. “You can’t use genuine causes to raise money for yourself. This is why people don’t want to help anymore, because they don’t know who they can trust.”
According to Express advertising manager Debbie Tiley, all Express documents have Caxton branding on as identification. The sales team consists of Mariëtte Janse van Rensburg, Tiley, Angie Reyneke and Elsa Barnard.
“If you are unsure about any person contacting you for advertisements, feel free to phone our office on 011 970 3030 to confirm that the person does indeed work for Kempton Express,” Tiley said.
