“There are many ways to avoid being a victim of cash robberies for individuals,” SAPS Newcastle Corporate Communications officer Lizzy Arumugam points out.

If you need to pay accounts, consider options that are lower risk, instead of withdrawing large sums of cash.

Tips to avoid being a victim

• Carry as little cash as possible
• Consider the convenience of paying your accounts electronically (consult your bank to find out about other available options)
• Consider making use of cellphone banking, internet transfers or ATMs to do your banking

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