Scam alert: Resident pays rates into fake municipal account
The municipality is urging ratepayers to double-check account details and report any suspicious activity.
At least one KwaDukuza resident has fallen victim to a scam after unknowingly paying municipal rates into a fraudulent bank account.
According to KwaDukuza municipality (KDM) spokesperson Sifiso Zulu, the issue came to light when a woman queried why her account was in arrears, despite having recently made a payment.
When she submitted her proof of payment, officials discovered that the funds had been transferred to an account not registered with KDM.
“The municipality would like to warn its customers to be careful when making payments for municipal services,” said Zulu.
“KDM’s primary bank account is held with ABSA Bank. The false statement of account provides payment details for an account held with Standard Bank.”
The matter is currently under investigation, and residents are urged to contact the municipality if they suspect they may have been similarly affected.
The fraudulent banking details:
Bank: Standard Bank
Account Number: 10258976098
Branch Code: 051 001
KDM’s correct banking details:
Bank: ABSA
Account Name: 4087627126
Branch Code: 632 005
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