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Attempted scam on traumatised hijacked firefighter
Mr Mabena received a scam call from someone pretending to be a member of SAPS, claiming that his vehicle had been found.
Senior Firefighter Daki Mabena’s bakkie has not been recovered after last night’s hijacking, with Mr Mabena having been misled by a scam call.
The person calling said they were a member of SAPS and then demanded R3 500 for towing, confused by this request, Mr Mabena went to the Mhluzi Police Station to find answers.
He was then informed that the bakkie had not been found and that the scammer had attempted to take advantage of him.
Read more about the hijacking here: Firefighter hijacked by four armed men.
The white Toyota Hilux 2.8 GD6 2022 model with the licence plate number KSM 654 MP is still missing.
If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of the bakkie or the hijacking, contact the Middelburg Observer on 072 248 3855
