Colin Mitchell of Ballito writes:
Some months ago, my daughter’s handbag was stolen and her bank accounts cleaned out.
The withdrawals were all made at a local retailer. On Friday I saw just how easy this type of theft really is!
I was in a supermarket check-out queue and the guy in front of me had bought a coke. He then presented a bank card and in addition to paying for the coke, asked for R3 000. He took his cash and left.
I asked the cashier if the name on the card and his ID had been checked? No! she said – a bit bewildered that I had even asked.
I approached the manager – “Hmm,” says he, “I will look into it.”
Security lapse? Money laundering? Attractive commission on Hollywood betting vouchers? Bad management and training? – whatever – can a situation like this be acceptable?
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