NLM warns of job scam

MBOMBELA – According to the Municipality, a man who refers to himself as Xolane Shabangu or NJ Nkuna, has been luring people to send money to his bank accounts so they could secure jobs at the municipality or in government.

“We received calls from the community informing us about the scam, we immediately called the number and the guy picked up.

“Upon realizing that he was busted, he switched both his phones off. We appeal to the community to stay away from such traps,” said NLM Spokesperson, Mr Cyril Repinga.

Repinga also confirmed that a couple of people have already paid cash into the accounts respectively.

“Some have paid money ranging from R500 to R1000, it’s really sad that our people are desperate and would do anything to get jobs. We hope this will be enough to stop them from falling for it,” he added.
Below is the Facebook post by the municipality.

“WARNING! The Nkomazi Municipality hereby warns members of the community of a recruitment scam, the operators of this scam go around promising people jobs in government or the municipality. Unsuspecting victims are lured into this trap by being told to submit their CV s to him and deposit money into his account. He uses the names of Xolane Shabangu or NJ Nkuna and his contact numbers are 072 9609 772.. He further uses this Absa bank account 9251827048. Members of the community are warned not to pay any money to anyone for jobs no matter how desperate you may be.”

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