North job-seekers beware of scam
The police have warned job-seekers to beware alleged scammers who charge thousands of rands for employment at the BMW factory in Rosslyn.
The police have warned job-seekers to beware alleged scammers who charge thousands of rands for employment at the BMW factory in Rosslyn.
“The people pay thousands of rands with the hope of securing employment at BMW,” police spokesperson Lindiwe Mdluli said.
The amounts were said to range from R2 000 to R 4000.
“We want to sensitise job-seekers not to pay money for employment anywhere, not just at BMW,” she said.
Mdluli encouraged job-seekers to rather visit the BMW plant and enquire about vacancies at its human resources department.
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“Alternatively, they can report these scammers to us so they can be brought to book.”
Meanwhile, BMW South Africa spokesperson Alexander Parker said: “We are aware of this scam which affects many industries and companies including the automotive sector.
“It is not possible to pay for a job at BMW South Africa.”
He said the matter had been reported to the police.
“In an environment of joblessness, people are taking advantage of the most vulnerable in society.”
He said the company only advertised vacancies on www.bmw.co.za.
“Anything else is a scam and should be reported to the police,” Parker said.
Meanwhile, in Sinoville police have been kept busy by a recent increase in crime.
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“There’s been a spike in house break-ins,” spokesperson Warrant Officer Johan van Dyk said.
He said that they were once again experiencing a headache caused by theft of and out of motor vehicles.
Van Dyk said the contributor to the crime was that motorists did not check if vehicles were locked when they got out.
“People must check if their windows are closed, their doors locked and make sure valuables are out of sight,” he said.
Motorists were advised to also ensure they placed their valuables in the boot before parking.
Van Dyk also cautioned motorists against parking in secluded areas as it made their vehicles targets because they were out of sight of security and parking guards.
“They must park close to entrances and security.”
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